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Hello there! I am new to the site and scheduled for surgery next week. I had a question and wanted to introduce myself first. I am really looking forward to the surgery and wanted to get some experiences from others on what to expect. I am not real familiar with the forum and I am thinking I need to go over to pre op and ask my question so I am headed there now! Hope to hear from someone. Have a great night!

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I'm scheduled for 9/19--so whatever folks tell you will be good for me, too.

Ask away!

And, welcome!

Darragha

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Hello Angeleyes, I am scheduled for the 16th. Where are you located? I cant believe how quickly it has come up. This site has been helpful, I am making a list of the things everyone recommends and going to go get everything Monday so I am all set! Oh yes, and I am doing laundry like a madwoman today:whoo:How long since your decision to have the procedure to surgery date?

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Hi sll

I am a newcomer here, looking for new friends and support to get throught the journey of my soon to be lap band surgery.. I have all my pre-req done as for psych eval and nutritionst eval.. Just waiting for a consultation with the Doctor.. So does anyone know what the next step is after seeing the doctor?

thanks

Rhonda:faint:

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Hi Rhonda, I am also very new. This whole thing has moved very quickly for me I had my initial evauluation on July 30th, my surgeon visit is scheduled for August 14th and my surgery date is scheduled for August 16th. So I am planning for surgery but havent had my surgeon visit yet. My best friend had the lap band done about four years ago so I am pretty familiar with her experiences and I was looking for more information and this site has been great. I hope you get the information you are looking for this seems like the right place to start.

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AzGirl - I am located in Ohio. I am having the band done in Cincinnati. I have been researching weight loss alternatives for well over a year and have researched the band extensively. Actually I had my consult two weeks ago, my psych visit, and a seminar and decided to go ahead. Having hard time with pro-op diet. Stomach hurts and everything going right through me if you know what I mean. I too am going this week to stock up. I am hoping to be ready ready ready!

Angeleyes

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Hey, my name is Clara and I am also new. I started my liquid diet today and already I am a lunatic!!! Poor husband. I have my surgery scheduled for August 27th.

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