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:girl_hug: Hey everyone,

I just found out about this forum last night at my pre-op seminar, I've spent most of my morning looking around it, reading what everyone has had to say. I think this is great. Today is the first day of my pre-op diet so I figured there was no better time to get on this and meet people going through or have gone through what I am about to begin. Right now, I'm not so much nervous as I am anxious, and am worried about these 10 days of pre-op diet, I guess thats normal though.

I guess just to give some background, I've struggled with weight since I was about 12 I guess you could say I'm an emotional eater I ate my way through my parents divorce and through the death of loved ones. I've always been athletic and still am, I love working out, I love the gym, I love playing sports, although as much as I work out I can't lose the weight. (although I have tried!!!)

I found out about banding at the New You show in 2005 and have been thinking about, researching, and discussing it with my family ever since. I am so excited I can't wait to lose the weight and live the rest of my life, healthy and not overweight!

So congratulations to everyone who is taking this step, its a huge one to take. And thank you all in advance for all the support I am sure I will be relying on you all for!

:)

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Welcome to LBT! It's only natural to have all the emotions you are feeling right now. Keep busy and the time will pass faster. There is a lot of information on here just for taking the time to read it all. Good luck, and don't forget to let us know how your surgery went!B):):D

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Hi Heather, we are glad you found us!

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SO when you say next Friday do you mean May 11th? Thats my date!! We can be sisters in the band family! Nerves are starting to set in. How is your diet going?

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Mine is actually on the 4th!

My nerves have definetly started to set in...the diet is going okay! its so hard..i love food, it's hard to see my friends all eating what they want and i have to stick to my yogurt :S but i just keep thinking about the end results which make all this worth it!

how is your diet going? have you started?

we can still be sisters in the band family! haha we're only a week apart!

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Hey Heather! I haven't started the diet yet... Friday I will. I stocked up on all the supplies last night tho. Protein Shakes and Lean Cuisines are expensive IMO. food is my weakness too. Just like you. I have to lose 13 pounds. How bout you?

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