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Hello!

My name is Rene and I am in south Louisiana where the food is REALLY good!! (lol):hungry:

I had my band surgery on tuesday, June 5th, 2007. (almost one week ago)

I cannot believe how quickly I am pretty much back to normal (95%) I am still on liquids but will start soft in a few days. I am confident and scared all mixed into determinded. Does that make any sense?

I LOVE:clap2: this forum.

I was 231 one week before the surgery and am now 225. It is a good start!!! I was my biggest at 297 three years ago but over those three years slowly went down. I have been at this weight for a good 6 months to a year. I felt stuck. My thyroid does not work and my lifestyle sucked. I intend to change the lifestyle but must rely on medication for the thyroid.

Hope to talk to all soon. We are all in the same boat but can share the paddling!:)

Rene'

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Hi!

how was your surgery? I am not due to have surgery till the end of July.

are you hungry?

my name is Laura and I am from Tacoma WA

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Congratulations Rene!!

You are off to a great start. It's good to hear your recovery process with fairly easy and quick.

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Congrats on your surgery...sounds like you are doing great...that is wonderful...Welcome to LBT..this is a great site...so many caring and supportive people....

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Hi Renee, Where in South Louisiana. I am from New Orleans and lived in Slidell for 30 years. I live in Michigan now though. I was banded on May 22.. Still on soft foods. My name is Lisa

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My name is Heather, I was banded on May 23 in Ypsi Michigan. Feeling great! I have a fill next week!

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Hi, Rene! I'm so glad to hear you have had a speedy recovery so far. I have my surgery date July 2. I'm excited, anxious, etc. I live in NY and my insurance is BCBS of Western Ny. I have not been informed if my insurance has approved the surgery or not. Is it safe to assume that they have? I was told the surgery center handles all of that. I wish I knew for sure!!

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Hello Rene,

I live in Slidell and had my surgery on 5/31. I also can eat everything that I would like. I am not eating as much as before surgery but have not had any problems eating anything at all. I have strayed away from the diet of mushy veggies and am just sticking to soft foods. I have had chicken and cheese enchiladas (only in small amounts). I am hoping that I am not stretching my pouch. To my understanding things will all change after the first fill so I am enjoying what I can while I can.

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Welcome to LBT. I'm glad you are doing well, it gives me hope because my husbands birthday is the day before my surgery and I know the following weekend he is going to be looking forward to having friends and family over to Celebrate (of course I will not be eating and drinking but at least I can look forward to not being in a lot of pain).

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