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Yes maggie, I waited almost a year also, and yes, the office needs a good manager..And if you weren't nervouse, you wouldn't be normal, but it will be over before you know it, and you'll be on your way to a healthier you....look at me, I just had to have a revision after 20 months, it was like having the surgery twice! lol.

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Yes maggie, I waited almost a year also, and yes, the office needs a good manager..And if you weren't nervouse, you wouldn't be normal, but it will be over before you know it, and you'll be on your way to a healthier you....look at me, I just had to have a revision after 20 months, it was like having the surgery twice! lol.

I guess for some people, once is'nt good enough :frown:

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Yeah, one day I had a ton of running around to do and shopping and a craft show etc.......and still didn't get close to 10,000 steps. what is he nuts???:frown:

What type of crafts do you do?

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I was in and saw Dr Posner for my consultation on March 8th and he set a surgery date of May 4, 2010. I didn't think I would be this nervous, did anyone else get cold feet or is it just me?

Hey Maggie, I'll tell ya right now, I was scarred! What helped me was having a band buddy who was going through it around the same time I was ( Hey China :frown: ) ..Try to find yourself a band buddy and definantly use this forum and the online chat available here...that really helped me a lot! Even the night before my surgery, I was on lapbandtalk chat getting support and hand holding.

Just make sure you do whatever they ask you to do ..to the tee.. especially the pre-op weightloss, I hear Dr. P. is a stickler about that. You'll do well:thumbup:

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For anyone interested, there is a Salsa/Zumba class coming up tomorrow at El Buen Amigo on Elmwood Ave. tomorrow at 4:30. The class is only $8.00 and the first half hour will be Salsa (beginners level 1 & 2) then the second half will be the Zumba! The address is: 114 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14201 (for those who need mapquest) :frown:

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I guess for some people, once is'nt good enough :wink2:

Ha Ha, gurlfriend, you should just be a stand up comic. :) lol, and for everyone who is wondering or not, I have gained a hefty 7 lbs..:crying:

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What type of crafts do you do?

none anymore, did jewelry, mostly attend now...

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i also enjoy craft shows vicki....but i also knit

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i also enjoy craft shows vicki....but i also knit

I can crochet simple things, but love the look of knitting much better. by th way, i have gained 8 lbs already!

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Hey Vicki whats going on with you?/ New fixed band= weight gain huh??

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I can crochet simple things, but love the look of knitting much better. by th way, i have gained 8 lbs already!

I can crochet a little too but never learned how to knit.

When do you go in for another fill? I'm up a few more lbs too..can't wait to get my fills back.

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I can crochet a little too but never learned how to knit.

When do you go in for another fill? I'm up a few more lbs too..can't wait to get my fills back.

He wants me to wait 6 weeks, eeeeeek... I didn't know I would feel this much better this quick. I have an appt on the 30th I think and if they didn't cancel it, im going in and if they did, I am calling after next week, this is insane, At least you have an excuse Rain, and even then u only gained 20lbs since december, I gained this in a week:scared2::thumbup::scared2: help, I need a fill......

My fill appt is the 21 of april!!!!!

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Hey Vicki whats going on with you?/ New fixed band= weight gain huh??

Sucks Lemons for sure Rain....who knew band equals weight gain. well, it is empty but still....:thumbup:

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i crochet too...but enjoy knitting more. i go back the middle of april, but no way do i need a fill. right now your body is healing, i wouldnt focus on the gain. just follow the rules for now. vicki it really isnt good to weigh yourself everyday it is just a mental game. i never weigh myself more than once a week. many years ago i actually became addicted to the skill. i would weigh myself 5-6 times a day. basically if i gained weight during the day i wouldnt eat. intellectually i knew that ur weight will fluctuate during the day but it became an obsession. i actually could not keep a scale in the house. now i can have a scale but i never weigh myself more than once a week

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He wants me to wait 6 weeks, eeeeeek... I didn't know I would feel this much better this quick. I have an appt on the 30th I think and if they didn't cancel it, im going in and if they did, I am calling after next week, this is insane, At least you have an excuse Rain, and even then u only gained 20lbs since december, I gained this in a week:scared2::wub::scared2: help, I need a fill......

My fill appt is the 21 of april!!!!!

My appt is next tues.. I wish I could come in now, I am constantly hungry! :tongue2:

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