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I have my first consultation on Tuesday and am really nervous, I have some of the obvious questions to ask but not sure what else. Can anyone tell me anything I should ask other that about complications, life after band etc. Also what can I expect from my consultation? I have had a look and a lot of the American bandsters talk about stuff which I don't thyink we do over here?

I bumped into an old friend I went to school with yesterday and I felt so ashamed at the way I looked and she seemed so successful it actually made me cry, so I know I have to do this and go for it with all my strength!

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I like this website but you may like to visit WLSinfo.org.uk , you have to pay to read the forums but it is a UK based websire, there are loads of threads relating to pre op worries etc. I usualy find that between the two sites you can always find the answer to any questions. The surgeries working by restriction section iseary all about banding.

Good luck anyway!

Trish

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Hi Fairydust,

I know how you feel!!! I have my consultation on the 3rd September and I am very nervous. When you are in front of the doctor all the important questions seem to clear from your brain LOL.

I am just going to keep cool and not try to worry about asking stupid questions, I am paying enough for it so I might as well ;)

Ah yea and bumping into old friends who are skinny, just wait until you've lost it and they see you again!

Lol x

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