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Well, I'm getting ready to go to the hospital in about 20 minutes for my banding. I'm kind of excited, but also have a bit of, what will I cal it, "sadness"?

It's been said that I am about to lose my best friend (and worst enemy), but I also feel like it shouldn't have to come to something as drastic as surgery ust to control what I put in my mouth. It's almost shameful... :/

Oh well, I'll report later.

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CONGRATS and be sure to post when you get back home and feel up to it!

as for saying goodbye to your friend/enemy.......... it is scarey.. you will still have your friend, just in lower doses....... so that it will no longer be your enemy! (this is what I'm telling myself)

GOODLUCK!

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Congrats to you! I'm sure you are finished with your operation by now!!!

I felt sadness and disappointment also. You will get over it. Cheers to you...

Shawn

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I hope that everything went well. As for saying goodbye to your friend, just take it one day at a time. My doctor told me not to gain weight (I'm still waiting for insurance approval) and to eat reasonable portions of healthy food. Honestly, it's been really tough. It's hard thinking I don't know how to be reasonable with food. You know, normal. You CAN do this. A good friend wouldn't hurt you the way food has. Take little steps. You're a rockstar and can do this!!

With love, your cheerleader,

Sheila

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Don't be ashamed. food can be your worse and best friend. You will learn, with the help of the band, how to make it your best friend. Everything will be okay. Good luck with your recovery.

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Well, here I am 24 hours after surgery still lying in the hospital bed. I'm pretty sore, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't having major second thoughts. I suppose it doesn't matter now!

My dr. said I had the worst hyatal (sp) hernia he had ever seen. The hour long surgery took over 4 hours as a result.

Otherwise, everything is about as expected. I want to thank everyone who has posted for being so suuportive-it really helps.

Scott

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