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I just wanted to drop in and introduce myself. I'm currently in the process to have the lap-band surgery. I've already met with the surgeon once, did a sleep study, and met with a psychiatrist. I've got another sleep study coming up in a couple of weeks, as well as a meeting with a nutritionist. I'm hoping to be banded around Thanksgiving of this year.:)

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Good luck to you! This sight is great not only for support but also for answering the many questions that you might have along the way.

Val

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Hi. I am Angela from Urbana, Ohio. I am having the band surgery on Aug. 17. I am currently in the pre-op liquid diet. (which is killing me) I am looking forward to sharing my journey with you.

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Welcome,

Congrats on your decisions to be banded. You will be so pleased with your band. I wouldn't take anything for mine. Thank God I didn't have to do any preop diet.

Hugs,

Sherri Jo

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Wow....haha...I just posted this before lunch and already alot of welcomes. Thanks for being so warm everybody. I've got a lot of material to go through on this board.

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Hi Angela....a week away from your surgery, congratulations! Are you getting nervous, or can't wait to get it over with?

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Hi Melissa, congratulations to you also. I wish my surgery was coming up that soon.....I'm a little impatient...haha.

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I am not nervous at all! It is time I do something! Melissa, how is the liquid thing going? I am struggling. I was told four slim fasts per day and all diet drinks/water. Then I spoke with my surgeon and he said I could have some Soup. Let me tell you, after four days of nothing but a few slim fasts, that soup was the best meal! I too am looking for some new friends, who especially know what I am going through!

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Hi Craig i am Donna, i had the surgery July 27th in Mexico and things are going good. I have lost 15 pounds so far and feel great. Wish you the best of luck.

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Hey Donna....congratulations on your loss so far!! Thanks for the wishes.

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