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So I get banded tomorrow. Lets see how this goes. I'm a little nervous and having a hard time falling asleep but looking forward to a big change.

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Congratulations... just hours away from being in "Bandland"... this is a great site for information.

Take it one day at a time and ask lots of questions.

I recommend you take a before picture, your measurements and keep a food journal.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net

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Nerves are all part of it. Focus on the prize of a healthier you! You'll be in my thoughts & prayers!

PS don't forget chapstick.

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Thank you all!

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Nothing to it, you have the hardest part beat, those stupid Protein Drinks :) The worst for me was the IV. I went in at 9am and was home at 1 pm. By 2 iwas walking in my yard and by 6 was in my garden LOL. Next day was a lil sore but never took pain meds. Good luck to you !!!

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I have my surgery tomorrow as well! I am nervous and excited! I wish you luck!

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Good luck! I am sure you will do great.

I am a week and half out and i feel great. In addition to chapstick dont forget Gas X strips and a heating pad. I also had liquid tylenol on hand. One thing that really helped me was chicken broth. I went to Panera bread and got it and then just strained thru the broth. It was tastier and had some flavor.

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Thank you everyone for your kind words! Meg's good luck with everything. I am still very sore but getting around ok. Totally not hungry at all which is good. I was worried I might be. Laying down is the worst! But the pain is less day after day so I am happy for that.

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