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i'm being banned on the 19th as well and can't wait, tired of the pre-op diet. I am getting it done in Boston. Good luck March Banders

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Hi, I am being banded on March 25 as well. I am nervous as my doctor just suggested (STRONGLY) I do Liquid Protein until then. I was pretty excited before that! Good luck to you--let's stay in touch!

Kristin

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I got my approval a in as little as two to three weeks. I went to the doctor to see what my options were next thing you know i was approved and scheduling a date. I am so excited and anxious at the same time. How long did it take you?

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My appt was Feb 8th, getting banded march 19, ins approved 1 wk

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Hey Lori. I am also a Lori and I am also getting banded soon. My date is the 27th and I can't wait. I have 92 pounds to lose. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Where are you from?

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pictures have always been a hard thing for me. I want to take them, but not be in them. Had one taken last October as a starting pic. but have not been able to find it to load it to my signature!!! still looking.

Gonna do another pic before 3/19, a true before surgery pic.

so anxious for Wednesday to get here.

trying to stick to Liquid Protein this weekend, before all clear liquid Monday and Tuesday. I miss chewing things when on liuid. may have to break out some gum.

Keep up the good work everyone

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Hey Lori, I'm from West Virginia. I'm 5'2" and weigh 203. I've only lost 5lbs on the pre-op so far. My surgery is Wednesday. My doctor has never done the procedure before, he has 3 of us scheduled that day. I'm number 2. I'm so worried that something will go wrong and I won't get my band. (I've heard if your liver is too big they can't do it). My procedure will be free. It was the trade-off of using the un-experienced surgeon. I'm 34 and a single mommy of 3, without this deal I couldn't have had the procedure. My stupid insurance company doesn't cover any weightloss surgeries. I've been heavy since the second grade. My parents used to call me "fat albert" as a child.

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Why are you going to someone that has not done a lapband before?

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Hello all! i am being banded on 4/11 in Rochester NY! Would love a support group...No pre-op diet for me...unless they just haven't told me yet...I guess I'll call...That should pain stuff scares me. Oh well- everyone responds different. How soon after surgery do you get your first fill? How do I set up a cute little page with a little ticker on the bottom? Thank you for all you support! Les

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I am from Rochester, originally, moved 28 years ago to lovely Delaware. Where in Rochester are you having the surgery?

for the ticker, go to the tickerfactory site listed on the other ones posted. you can make all kinds of themes.

Good luck:thumbup:

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Hi everyone!

I'm also new to this site. I'm getting banded in TJ, Mexico on March 29th. Surprisingly enough, I haven't been nervous, just excited!!!

I live in Utah, I'm a 38 yr old, stay-at-home mom of 2 boys. 7 and 2. I also have a 21 year old daughter and 5 step-children. I'm a grandma of a 9 month old. Yes, yes I'm a grandma and have a 2 yr old. That's Utah!

I'm soooo glad there are sites like this for info and support.

Thanks!

Cathy

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