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I got my approval letter and surgery date set all in the same day. I've been preparing myself by substituting meals for shakes for about a month so I believe I'm ready for the 2 week pre op.???

I'm really nervous and excited about this time in my life.

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Congratulations on getting your approval and date. It is a really good idea to try out the diet ahead of time and see what things you like and don't like. If you do eat food, follow lapband eating guidelines, small bites, lots of chewing, and no drinking while eating. It helps to start to practice the skills. Best wishes.

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Congratulations on getting your approval and date. It is a really good idea to try out the diet ahead of time and see what things you like and don't like. If you do eat food' date=' follow lapband eating guidelines, small bites, lots of chewing, and no drinking while eating. It helps to start to practice the skills. Best wishes.[/quote']

Thanks...you guys give great feedback and advice on this forum!! I am truly glad I stumbled on this site :)

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I'm like you, so grateful that I "stumbled upon this site!" At my last appointment with my surgeon, I told him that I had been reading everything I could to learn and soak up information including a website or two and mentioned an app / website. He asked me which one. I told him this one. He said, "Oh, that's good. It's really the best one out there!" I had not really posted to any of the boards before that and had been really cautious. Once he said that, I felt like it was so much easier to just relax! My instincts were that this would be one of my greatest supports and it really has been and I haven't even been banded yet!

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Thanks!! Yea u get a lot of valuable perspectives on the good bad and everything in between regarding the lap band on this site.

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