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Heya all im kelly,

i will be getting my banding done on 15th of november

im super excited and pretty nervous.

i was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 14 and battled with my weight from then on.

7 years ago i was also diagnosed with insulin resistance making it even more difficult to loose the weight.

im 29 and needing to take back control of my life and get my health and welbeing on track. :)

and hopeing in the next 2 years post op i will have the baby ive dreamed of :)

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Hello and welcome! :)

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Hello Steph04

and thank you :)

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Hi Kelly, so excited for you making this decision to take back your health! There is a group of November banders for you to join. If you look all the way down in forum topics? Sorry I'm not a sophisticated enough user to give you better directions! My date is 11/5 and I'm doing pre-op liquid diet now. Very excited that it's all happening at last. Started my journey in June. Started my battle with weight twenty-two years ago.

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You're getting banded on my birthday yay!! good luck to you sending you best wishes!!

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Best of luck to you!! I'm in the very beginning stages. Saw my doctor and will be attending an information seminar on monday. I'm both excited and nervous :lol: I look forward to folloiwng your progress ;)

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How excitng Kelly at taking this step towards weight loss. My heart aches for those with PCOS, because it is a very frustrationing condition. Hopefully in a few years, we will be congratulating you on a new baby. :)

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Hello and welcome Kelly!

You've taken a huge step in the right direction and I have every confidence that you will be successful on this journey.

Good luck to you and bless the life of your future precious baby!

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Welcome Kelly!! Good luck to you and your new life coming!!! I hope to be banded in December and also have my dream baby in a few years ♡♥♡ I look forward to following your journey!!

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Welcome to the site! I hope that your dreams come true!

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thank you everyone :)

i have a few friends on Facebook whom are looking for fellow support, i shall send them this way :)

i think im still in a bit of shock, i didnt think i would be this quick and thought id have to wait at least a few months so its a bit of a rush to get everything organised.

i still havent met the aneithatist as they did the questionaire over the phone, bit weird but ok.

i meet the dietition on the 1st of november but im pretty clued in as to what i can and can not have.

my mum had her band done a few years ago due to heart problems so i know what is expected.

im suposed to start opti fast liquid diet 2 weeks before op but ive read alot of people start 4 weeks before, should i start it now?

thank you everyone, and ill try keep you all up dated when i can :)

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Hi Kelly!! Welcome. You'll find tons of support here. I did and I haven't even had my first visit with the surgeon. Lol.

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heya, how do i put a ticker thing on here?

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Hi Kelly, welcome! This is an exciting time. You're taking some solid steps towards a healthier future for yourself and hopefully, your future children. :) I'll be right behind you in the OR, my surgery date is the 20th, just found out, today. :D

I am to start my pre-op diet later this week. You should do yours according to your doctor's instructions. Sooner can't hurt, as long as you do it at least as long as instructed.

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Hello Icy, yeah this is so exciting but im so nervous ive got butterflies hehe.

i was told over the phone that i can have at least one cup of opti-fast shakes a day.

i feel maybe they should of been more strick with my diet as this is only two weeks before op, but i guess ill find out on friday with my dietition.

hope all goes well for you :)

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