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:whoo:Hey, I would love to hear your stories about how the band is changing your life.

I was banded on Oct 4th, and I must tell you all this:

I was nervous, anxious, and afraid to move forward at times with my decision to get help/banded. I look back on the past few days and realize that I have incredible courage. I am strong, I love myself enough to initiate change. On day 5 I noticed a diference in my outlook, and it gets better by the hour. I am not captive to cravings or imprisoned by by eating choices. I am free to chose, to expect the best and to create a whole new lifestyle. I have more control than I ever dared to realize. I have been given this "gift" of a band that will assist in the changes before me. From fear to excitement ...imagine weeks, months...years from now. I have an opportunity of a life time, right now. The decisions I make, the correcting of my behavior and the new thought process will allow me to take this far into the future. I have forgiven myself for the damage done, I have asked forgiveness of family members and friends who have put up with my moods, depression and bad example of how to handle life's issues. They have forgiven me. I am open to new things. I no longer view surgery as a risk....but as a wonderful part of my life's journey. I will vow to work it, because it works if you work it. I will not be perfect, but I will know the difference, and I will have hope this time. Be brave, be strong, do it justice and live this life right now!

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YES! I love your outlook! Very empowering. You are FREE :messenger3: of the chains of eating addiction that held you back. New life now! Congratulations! :)

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Shermy58- We totally need to be buddies...this is exactly how I feel. It is so refreshing to find someone who has the same positive energy I do. I just putting it out there to anyone else too...if you feel the same way as Shermy58 and I do please PM and we can be LB buddies!

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shermy58- hallelujah sista! :clap2:

Amy- how did I know you would have that same positive attitude!:bounce:

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Amy- yep, I am back and kickin! This train is on it's way to skinnyville. Anyone else want on?

:Banane35::Banane48::Banane08::Banane10:

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ME ME ME!!! I want on!!! LOL Just need a surgeon and a band and I'll be ready to go!! LOL will be ridin' with you tomorrow Carrot!! See you then!!

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I'm right there with you. Can't sleep this morning (imagine that) but I am no longer questioning my decision. I know what I will be doing today (or what Dr Myers will be doing) will change my life for the better!

All aboard !!!

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Me as well!! I know I want this and need this. I had two people question me today and ask me if this is really what I wanted. It is and I am in very capable hands with Dr. Fox. Let us know how you are doing tomorrow if you can TOPDOWNBUG. I will try as well.

Ps I am glad there is someone else here this late or early...LOL whatever it is!

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Melissa - I won't be able to be online tomorrow/today (well, TUESDAY) because I have to spend the night at the hospital. But as soon as I get my (shrinking) rear end in the door here at home on Wed, I'll get online and tell my story. I know it will be a positive one because even if there is pain or whatever - as long as I get that band on - I'll be starting on my way to healthier and more active/enjoyable life. I'm not sitting on my couch - watching tv alone - anymore !!!

I'm going back to bed now.. try to get a couple more hours of sleep. All of you 16th-ers are in my thoughts and prayers.

:Banane35:

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Bye bye for me too. Gonna go to sleep I HOPE

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Melissa and Topdown we are all with you! Hope you are banded now and feeling wonderful....all the best to you always..............

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Melissa and topdownbug- heal up and we are going on our skinny adventure. Let us know how you did when you feel up to it. Thinking of you today....

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