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I am just learning my way through the lap band forum. I just got my surgery date which is May 12th!! Although I have been thinking about this for over a year, now that I have made the decision, it is all going so fast. Lots of things to do to get ready. I start my Protein Drink fast May 2nd. I would love to hear from thoes who are going through this to know what to expect and which products are most appealing. I want to connect with other people going through this whole process. I hope to find encouragement and positive support. I know this is not going to be a piece of cake (no pun intended) but if I can hear how others have made it through the first few weeks then I know that I can do it too.

Thanks for taking the time to listen.

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hi Beckn,

I am having surgery May 12th as well !!

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Well hi there buddy!!! High five to you!!! Are you as excited as I am? I am in Chico Ca and Dr Ludwig is my surgeon. I am having my barium upper GI study May lst. Do you have to have that? That is the only thing I am dreading. I have all my lab work May 2nd, but I work in the preop testing area and it will be one of my fellow RN's who will be drawing my labs and doing my EKG. Keep me posted on your progress and I will do the same. Becky

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sacramento here hollaring back !

I did have the barium swallow, it did not bother me in the least... it was just another step toward where I wanted to be. I have been on this path since about the end of Nov is when I decided, now many tests and 2 docs later I am finally on my way !

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I am also getting banded on May 12th. Good luck to you and please keep us updated on your progress!!!

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Hey, that is great. I guess I will survive the barium stuff. It is all part of the process. What is your surgery date? I wish I knew how to do all the cool things on this site like pictures and the cute little grafts. Maybe my son can help me.LOL Becky

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Hey, May 12th buddy!! High 5!! I guess May 12th is going to become a big anniversary date in my life. I am glad to know that there will be others that can relate. Best wishes to you and keep me posted on your journey! Becky

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I would like to make buddy lists of all the May 12th people but I don't know how to do that.....any help out there? Becky

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