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Hi all,I am new to this forum(as you can prob gather lol) I have got my band date for 29th Feb,and Im on the pre-op 2 week diet(end of day 3). Getting really excited bout op,but little bit nervous too.

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Hi all,I am new to this forum(as you can prob gather lol) I have got my band date for 29th Feb,and Im on the pre-op 2 week diet(end of day 3). Getting really excited bout op,but little bit nervous too.

It'll all be o.k. You'll do fine. I was nervous as a, well I won't say, but I was nervous too. You have a week left, use this time wisely and think about the outcome in the long run. Think about things like how great you're going feel, how great you're going to look, and how much healthier you're going to be. I am in Texas and didn't have to do the pre-op diet so I have no clue what you're going through there, but good luck on everything, and it'll all be over before you know it. Keep us posted on your progress.

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It'll all be o.k. You'll do fine. I was nervous as a, well I won't say, but I was nervous too. You have a week left, use this time wisely and think about the outcome in the long run. Think about things like how great you're going feel, how great you're going to look, and how much healthier you're going to be. I am in Texas and didn't have to do the pre-op diet so I have no clue what you're going through there, but good luck on everything, and it'll all be over before you know it. Keep us posted on your progress.

Oh by the way...where is West Midlands?

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Hi there and welcome to LBT! How are you doing on the pre-op diet? I know it can be tough at times, but it is so worth it in the end. Let us know if you have any questions and how you are doing.

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Hi there,thankyou for warm welcome. West Midlands is in Birmingham United Kingdom. I am 4 days into pre-op diet which is 3 pints of semi-skimmed milk,2 low fat yoghurts and 1 stock cube a day! Thats it lol Day 2 was the hardest,felt really headachey and moody.I dreamt about eating-then jumped wide awake as I was scared I had eaten! Counting down the days now-7 to go,really excited.

My BMI is 44,dieted most of my life with no longterm success. Finally I managed to finance the sugery myself,when referals from my Doctor had got nowhere. I have just typed in lapband on youtube,and watched the surgery process and spent most of this morning in tears! But,Im in no doubt Im doing the right thing,and I am positive I will suceed in the weight loss.

This site will be my helping hand,and its great to hear so many positive words.:tt2:

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Does that mean you'll only Celebrate your bandaversary every 4 years? Sorry, couldn't resist! Good luck to you!

Well,I was looking forward to it being a special leap year day hehe-but yesterday I had phone call postponing my banding till the 1st March! I know its only a day later but I was still disapointed. Pre-op diet for another day...so still 7 days and counting! lol :thumbup:

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hello all: just saw the doctor @ the barix center in suburban phila. i am waiting for my psych. eval and insurance approval. i am just nervous but i have good support @ home. this is a big step but i know that i am ready.

good day all.

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Hi guys! The counting is nearly over and the pre-op diet at an end! Tomorrow is my banding day-I am starting to get butterflies really bad everytime I think of it.Have been looking forward to it for so long,now its nearly here I am just soooooo nervous! Will let you all know how it went. Say prayers for me. xx

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