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thanks so much McQty!

I guess the positive vibes ...well...worked...I loved the seminar. As a matter of fact the seminar was given by the surgeon I choose which was even better got to hear his personality a bit. I had my 1st consult, met him personally. And I am on my way to gather all insurance requirements.

I am really excited now....today I have my psych eval!

yikes...

How is your band doing? How was your surgery experience?

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thanks so much McQty!

I guess the positive vibes ...well...worked...I loved the seminar. As a matter of fact the seminar was given by the surgeon I choose which was even better got to hear his personality a bit. I had my 1st consult, met him personally. And I am on my way to gather all insurance requirements.

I am really excited now....today I have my psych eval!

yikes...

How is your band doing? How was your surgery experience?

My experience was good from what I can tell from others. I had a little trouble after the surgery b/c I was too tight. The Dr had put in 3cc in my band and before you can leave, they make you do a barium shot and then take an xray to make sure they see it's all going down okay. Well mine wasn't moving, so they had my surgeon come back and remove 2cc and leave 1cc in my band. After that it went down w/o a problem. The port pain gets better everyday. Getting up and walking around made me feel better. I went to my reg care physician today just to check in with her and update some of my regualar meds, and I have lost 11 lbs since the day of my surgery. I cannot believe that. Having a little trouble getting in all the Water and Protein I need in a day. Seem to be full all the time. I am going to have to work at that right away. Don't want to lose my hair to to little Protein.< /p>

I am so thrilled and excited to go back to work tomorrow. Being cooped up at home isn't so much fun :(

GOOD LUCK ON THE INSURANCE APPROVAL--will have my fingers crossed that it goes smooth and quickly for you.

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