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I've been struggling with my weight for my whole life but, five years ago my dad passed away when I was 15 and my weight has reached it's highest. When i was

17 I started the process of getting the band , but my insurance stopped when I turned 18 and I wasn't unable to finish the process. So 2 years later, I simply asked my grandparents could they pay for me to get the lap band, and with no hesitation they said yes. I went for a consultation and set my surgery.

I'm super excited about being banded in less than

a week.I'm on a 14 day liquid diet the first week was so hard. I wasn't used to the taste of the Protein shakes and had to really get used to it.

Now that I've got used to the taste, it has been much easier. I lost 10 pounds in 5 days and that definitely has given me a push to realize

that the hard work has been paying off. I read a lot of posts on here daily and it has surely been a motivation. Therefore, I will be tracking my

journey on here and sharing my experiences with the lap band.

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Congratulations! Not far to go. If you did good on that pre op diet, the surgery will be a breeze. I was recently banded on July 1st and thought the world was going to end by the time I got to my surgery date. Lol. But I made it! I too dropped 10lbs during my pre-op but you right it was hard. I'm excited for you and hope you keep us updated on your surgery. Feel free to hit me up anytime. #ificandoitanybodycan #teamgetsexy

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Hey thanks for the encouraging words. I will most certainly keep posting. I see your from Texas. I'm from San Antonio so we definitely have to keep in touch!

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That will be great! Now is you surgery July 10th or did you have in June?

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Oh wow I didn't even notice that July 11th lol

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I'm July 11th too! We can do this!!! I'm nervous and I keep rubbing my stomach thinking...ok what is this going to be like a week from now?!?!

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I'm July 11th too! Pre op on the 10th

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I'm July 11th too! We can do this!!! I'm nervous and I keep rubbing my stomach thinking...ok what is this going to be like a week from now?!?!

i know I'm so excited but nervous at the same time lol

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i know I'm so excited but nervous at the same time lol

I'm July 11!!!! We need to keep up with one another. This is a journey I've been waiting for for about 10 years!!!

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Yes let's post Thursday!! Evening maybe we will all be home by then.

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You guys are going to be great! I'm back to normal just six days after my surgery. Can't wait to hear from you two on Thursday.

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Good to hear Neka! Congrats!

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Thursday is right around the corner :) We definitely need to all keep in touch. It's really good to know that theres others with the same date.July 11th isn't ready for us lol

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You guys are going to be great! I'm back to normal just six days after my surgery. Can't wait to hear from you two on Thursday.

Happy to hear you doing so well ,I hope I feel the same!

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You guys are going to be great! I'm back to normal just six days after my surgery. Can't wait to hear from you two on Thursday.

Neka, it's reassuring to know that you are doing well so soon after.

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