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Hi everyone... I'm new here so I will probably have a million questions :lol: I decided to look into Lap Band surgery after trying soooo many other things for weight loss. I go for the seminar on April 23rd I'm very excited about it. I'm hoping after that it won't take long to have the actual surgery.

I told my my boyfriend I was having it done he thinks I'm crazy LOL but his thing is always "babe I love you how you are but whatever makes you happy" He's so sweet, I don't know what he'll think when I'm skinny :unsure: He's normal sized for a guy but he'll tell you, he doesn't like skinny women says he needs someone who can keep him warm at night :blink:

So any advice from anyone? How long did it take you all to actually have the surgery? Once you made the decision?

Emily

SW/CW/GW

215/215/120

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I think it'll depend on whether you're self pay vs. what your insurance requires, and the tests that your surgery center requires. I went to the seminar and was banded about a month later, so I was happy it didn't take too long.

Good luck!!

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My wait time has been short. I started the process in January and I will be banded May 12th. It could have been as early March but I wanted to wait until I graduated from college. I don't really have any advice because I haven't been banded, just follow the doctors orders and I think you will fine. My husband has the same feelings as your boyfriend...I don't think he will know what to do when I am thin. I wish you luck in whatever you decide to do. Keep us updated.

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