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I got my approval today (finally!) for band removal/RNY. I'm excited, relieved, happy, and I know as it gets closer, I'll be scared. (June 18th, the day after my birthday!) Too bad I'll be on liquids that day--oh well--small price to pay.

I never, ever thought I'd be having RNY, now I'm so excited. I guess it's the old glass house saying; or is it walking in anothers' shoes? You get the point. Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:clap2::clap2:

The journey begins again...

Karen

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Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! Incidentally, I saw Dr. Ortiz did you band. He's doing my hubby's band July 18th...I myself do not have a lap-band. I had RNY gastric bypass in April 2006. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me! Again...congrats on your approval.

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Karen - I am so happy for you! It's time you had something good happen for you. You'll have to post afterwards and let us know how you are doing and the whole experience of the surgery. I truely hope this works great for you!

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Thanks Betty! Wow, we were losing in tandem, and now LOOK AT YOU GIRL! I'm so happy for you. I'm so proud of my buddy.

I'll keep you all posted as long as I don't get any flack about my decision. (I don't mean from you--I've just seen so much RNY & other surgery bashing on this site!)

hugs,

Karen

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That's the problem with RNY bashers, I just don't think they get understand, here's my theory: Just because RNY isn't right for me at this time, doesn't mean it isn't right for someone else. I am certain that you are the type of person who has done her research and is very comfortable with her decision. That is the key.

I do wish you all the luck in the world, I am very interested to hear how it all goes and how you do down the road, I'm sure you will do GREAT!

Good luck!!

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I considered RNY, and still would if the band doesn't work for me. I'm all for it! Congrats on your upcoming surgery!

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Karen - I know how hard you tried and how much you wanted the band to work for you. I also know how many problems it caused you. I am just happy to see you have a second option to help you. I am happy for you my friend, and I don't think anyone on this board that knows what you have been though the last year would put you down for anything. My heart goes out to you for just having the problems of your DH to deal with, I know that has been really hard. I'm glad to hear you DD is doing fine with the band! You are a sweetie girl, and you'll always be welcome as far as I am concerned! Hugs!

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Oh my gosh, now you're making me cry (and I am NOT kidding).

Thank you all for your support, and I sure will keep you posted.

hugs,

Karen

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Karen, best of luck with everything. Honestly, if for someone reason my band were not doing what I need it to do, or it had to come out, I believe I would go for the RNY too. Please keep us posted on your experience with it. I hope all goes well for you! In the end, we are all after the same goal, to live healthier, longer lives!

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