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Hello, I am new to the site and wanted to say hi. I have not been banded, but I am working hard to get it done in the next three months. I enjoy reading comments from others that had the procedure. I look forward to posting good news in the weeks to come.

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Hello Kathy, I am going to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Dr. Ross will be doing the procedure. I am working on the required six week diet and the gathering of my docs for insurance. It seems to be working out ok. I will keep you posted if anything changes. Later, Randall

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I am having my surgery at Baptist in Columbia. My doctor is with the Weight Management Center there. It seems once you get the ball rolling things move along pretty quickly, as long as your insurance company is cooperative. I meet with the doctor next week and then will be submitted to insurance. I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Stay in touch and let me know how things are progressing. Good luck!!

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Hey there, Welcome! I live in myrtle beach and I am getting banded on the 10th. Just going through the pre-op liquid stage now. Its hard..but so worth it.

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Hi! I lived not far from Myrtle Beach a few years ago when I first got married. I know the liquid diet is rough, but you are so right that it will be worth it in 5 days. Good luck and let us know how surgery goes!

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Hello from south carolina I am new to the site on april 15 i am going to puerto vallarta mexico to be banded by dr Armando Joya.

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Hello my name is Denise and I am from Texas, I was just banded on April 1, 2008, so far so good and tips and advice? Thanks:smile2:

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Hi and welcome to the site! I live in Sumter, SC. Where are you having your surgery done?

hey i live in lugoff and i got the same doc u do so far how was your experience wit it so far my fear is well of course death but mostly i payed the 250 for the program and there telling me i got to see a phys. doc and he determines if you get the surgery or not and im scared i might be told i cant and loose the 250 did every thing go well for you and if so what do i need to expect from the dr and phys. dr

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Hello from south carolina I am new to the site on april 15 i am going to puerto vallarta mexico to be banded by dr Armando Joya.

Hi SCBoy! Your date is only a week away!!! Hope you are doing well. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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so far the second day of the liquid diet was the hardest. thats when i felt sick and had a bad headache. But third day feel like 90% better.

Gld it got easier. Are you still doing well?

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The liquid diet has gone so well. I feel fine. Already lost 14.5 pounds. Tomorrow I have to do a bowel prep kit. Although after the liquid diet whats left in me? lol The only thing I am worried about is I have developed a stuffy nose and a bit of a sore throat. Hope I will be well On Thurs for my surgery.

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