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Hello my name is Liliana. I'm new to this and I'm looking for a buddy to help me in this new process. I will soon be getting my lap band and I need some advance. I'm a bit scared and very nervous someone pls help me.

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I too am new. My surgery date is June 11th. I'm very nervous! I'm in California.

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Hey ladies. I am 23 an live in California. I was banded only 3 days and joined this site yesterday so I am new to this as well. I would love to experience this journey with you all. I am excited for you guys! :)

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Congratulations!!! How are you feeling? I'm pretty nervous...but on the other hand I can't wait for this journey to begin!!

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Today I felt great. I am experiencing alot of pain from the gas but I just continue to move around. Today I went to balboa park here in San Diego and spent a good 4 hours walking around, taking rests when I needed to. I've learned that every day gets alil easier. I am taking gas x strips and Miralax to help with Constipation. Im cconstantly sipping and staying hydrated. Also ive started journaling each day to document how im feeling. I was nervous to but I just continue to think of the end results. :) let me know if you have any questions, I will be happy to help with whatever I can. Have you started your pre op diet?

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Thank u ladies for ur response... I see both of u two are from California, I'm from Dallas Tx. I been hearing alot of things that have made me a bit scared. But i been waiting on this for the longest time. I hope we can become good friends and help each other in this journey in our life's. By the way congratulations to u both.

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My name is Nicole by the way. :)

I know you might be alil scared about some of the things youve heard but honestly, everyone is different and your experience will be unique just like you.

This site has definitely helped me in many positive ways but sometimes ive read things too and have been so turned off it.

I think its important to keep an open mind with this site because 95% of the people are not in the medical field and cant give u exact info or the diagnosis you need. Its more based off there personal experiences. . Which still is helpful. :)

Im looking forward to getting to know you and doing this journey together :) do u have a surgery date?

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Hi Nicole thanks so much for ur words i know that things are going to turn out good. Ill do just fine if i keep myself surrounded by positive ppl like yourself. I still dont have a surgery day but my doc. Said it can be as soon as s week or two.

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Thats basically what happened with me. I was waiting on my insurance and the day I got approved, I had my surgery I week from that day. Have you started your liver shrinking diet yet? I lost 11 pounds just from that. I was pretty excited about that :)

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I too am new. My surgery date is June 11th. I'm very nervous! I'm in California.

I'm looking at having mine on the 12th. Would love to keep in touch!

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Hello ladies, I'm also new and just joined today. I am on my 3rd day of my pre op diet and feeling ok so far. My surgery is scheduled for may 24th. I'm anxious and nervous but ready. My insurance made wait a year so I can't believe it's finally here.

I haven't told many people because I'm afraid of someone being negative and I don't need that right now. Also because I'm embarrassed that I've gotten to the point where I even need to have surgery. Not sure what happened one life and when or how I lost control.

-Chasity

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Hello ladies' date=' I'm also new and just joined today. I am on my 3rd day of my pre op diet and feeling ok so far. My surgery is scheduled for may 24th. I'm anxious and nervous but ready. My insurance made wait a year so I can't believe it's finally here.

I haven't told many people because I'm afraid of someone being negative and I don't need that right now. Also because I'm embarrassed that I've gotten to the point where I even need to have surgery. Not sure what happened one life and when or how I lost control.

-Chasity[/quote']

I relate to what you are saying. I have only told my parents and husband. I don't want anyone else to know. People don't understand that you still have to work to lose weight with the band and it isn't simple. I just don't want any negativity around me during this journey!

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Hello - I am from Dallas as well. I was banded in December and I am more than happy to be your buddy :)

Send me a message and we can exchange numbers if you want to.

Also this site really helped me learn about things! Where are you having your surg?

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Thank u so much ladies you guys are amazing. I been considering getting my band for a couple of yrs now but end up changing my mined every time. I'm just a big baby. This time I'm planning to go thru the process. I'm hopping my doc says we can get it done this coming week. I feel it well change my life. Because Myself esteem is so low that I'm hurting the ppl that i love. Pls keep in touch And once again thank so much.

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Thank u so much ladies you guys are amazing. I been considering getting my band for a couple of yrs now but end up changing my mined every time. I'm just a big baby. This time I'm planning to go thru the process. I'm hopping my doc says we can get it done this coming week. I feel it well change my life. Because Myself esteem is so low that I'm hurting the ppl that i love. Pls keep in touch And once again thank so much.

Good luck to you!!!! My biggest fear right now is being put to sleep???±

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