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Very very anxious,nervous,excited,relived...oh the list could go on and on. I am just excited for it to be over and to start my new life. I finally feel like this is something that is going to change my life. I have been overweight my entire life, trying every diet known to man and failing every single one. This time I just feel like it is going to be different. I know it is still going to be a challenge and at times hard, but I think this is what is going to work. I wish you all the best, please keep me informed.

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I’ve been fine the entire time but now I’m getting butterflies in my tummy knowing that this time tomorrow I will be in the hospital being prepped for surgery. Woohoo!!! I wish you all the best and hope to speak to you all soon.

BTW.. How long is everyone taking off from work? I was originally going to take two weeks but I extended it to three, since I never had surgery and I don’t know what to expect.

Take care,

Jenn

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Welcome all of you and best of luck on your surgeries!!! Hope you all love your bands like iI love mine. Donna

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I'm taking off only 4 days...my boyfriend owns a bar that I do the lunchtime shift at so I figured it would be good to do the walking. I hope I love my band as much as you do Donna! 1 more day!!!!!!

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i'm only taking off wed-fri. and back to work on monday. my surgeon said that would be enough time and just to get up and walk if i feel discomfort. i have a desk job so i think it will be ok.

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oh boy... i feel like a big baby. you are all so brave to be going back to work so soon.

please let me know how you guys are doing.

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I am suprisingly calm today, and I can't believe how fast time has gone by! Just cleaning the house to keep busy and not think about food!!

I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am, I may not even go to sleep tonite.

Good luck every one! Lets meet up here on this thread Thurs/Fri (or when your feeling up to it) to check in with each other!!

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Man who new this would be sooooo nerve racking. I said goodbye to my family and I leave for the airport in an hour. My pre-op appt is today @ 4:30. So I'll get to meet everyone for the first time. My surgery isn't until 11:00 tomorrow so I'll have some time in the morning. Looking forward to actually being in the banded stage. Goodluck to everyone.

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Good luck to everyone!!!We will soon be on our way to a new life! My surgery isn't till 3pm so i have all day to wait..ugh!! I will check on everyone on Thursday..take care my new band friends!

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Just got my call my surgery was moved from 3pm to 7am....thank God I did not want to sit around all day and think about it.

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:thumbup:I just got the call from the hospital and I'm still on for 7:30am arriving at the hospital 5:45am.

If I don't talk to anyone GOOD LUCK tomorrow and I'll talk to you all soon:lol:

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how's everyone doing? i'm in pain and ca't really do much but lie down or walk around a bit. i'll post more of my experience later when i feel better.

hope everyone's surgery went well!

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I have pain also. I think I over did it flying back home today. But it's always more comfortable in your own home. So hopefully 'll be feeling better soon. Looking forward to everyones experience.

Take care,Laura

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