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Hi, I'm new to this whole thing. My husband and I had been talking about this procedure for quite some time but did not go forward due to no coverage from insurance. We finally decided that the cost is worth it for my health. I'm 25 and I already have high BP, high cholest, etc., etc. I just decided last week to go forward and now I am already scheduled for the procedure October 18th (LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY!!!).whoo.gif

I'm wondering if there is anyone out there with the same type of situation. I am seriously afraid of skin. I have been heavy for about 4 years, I am 25 and i have a BMI of 41. Anything anyone has to help ease some of my worries will help. I have done a lot of research and i have read posts on here for several days.

I'm scared I'm going to starve to death on the liquid diet and having to cook for DH and son will make it worse. faint.gif

The whole loose skin really frightens me, ironically more than band slippage or erosion, etc. help.gif<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message -->

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number one: youre being banded on my birthday!

two: youre youngenough that the skin should retract, if youre really worried so some extra strenght building when you get to the icky skin part

three:liquid diet is the worst in the first 3 days. i cryed. after teh 3 days its fine, just stay away from food. it got to the point where i just didnt eat

i also had a BMI around 41 when i was banded (aug 8th) and dont worry about being young, im 16

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