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What a difference a week makes!! I had the lap band procedure on March 19th, and on the 20th I had some doubts on why I did it. I was sore, my stomache was bloated- I felt 9 months pregnant and ready to blow- and I was so tired. I literaly woke up today, one week out, and feel better than ever. I have been loosing weight, something I have not been able to by myself. I seem to have a new outlook on life, maybe this is all because I was able to have mashed potatoes last night instead of straight liquids. I just hope that anyone on the edge of deciding to get the lap band procedure just takes the plunge and does it. I have two young kids and was guillty about the cost, what if something happened to me, etc. My chances of living a full and productive life has just gone up, and that means more time with my children. I just signed up for a Walk for Cancer, for the end of the summer, something I never would have done just a week ago. I am so glad I did this, my life is changing daily!!!

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I love reading your post. I am so happy that you just went ahead and did it. I am going for my seminar on April 7, and from there I guess I will make my final decision on who my surgeon will be. Your post gave me hope. Thank you!

Beejae

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Glad you are feeling better and hope to be in your position. I'm just starting after reading Khalil Ali's Fighting Weight about her journey to lap band surgery. I face appealing to my insurance company because of course my employer doesn't have gastric surgery in our policy. I just thought I would say congrats on taking the step and feeling better ! :thumbup:

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I just got my date today...May 31st. I can't help but feel anxious and it is posts like this that let me know I am doing the right thing and everything is going to go ok.

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Thanks for posting. I am nervous and excited about tommorrow. I appreciate the encouragement. :thumbup:

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I was banded on 3-24-08 - I will be glad when I get to that point. I am sore, tired, and very sick of liquids. It is getting a little better though each day (easier to walk around, easier to turn over in the bed, etc.)

BUT I am still so thankful that I did this. I weighed yesterday and have lost about 14 lbs since I started the two-week pre-op. I would have never been able to do that without my "tool". In fact, I probably would have added some extra weight at the speed I was going.

Glad you are doing great - hang in there - we will beat this!!

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I am so glad I read this thread, my surgery is 4/2 and I have been feeling all those feelings you described. This makes me more confident in my decision.:tongue_smilie:

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