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I go in for my pre-op testing tomorrow morning and my doctor has all the tests scheduled for one day. Thats nice to be able to get it all done at one time but I am getting a little scared since I know that in a month or so I will be getting my Lap-Band. I am looking forward to it but still I am a little scared. I have read everything I can on this site and know just what to expect, but when I read of people that it did not work for it really bothers me. I want this to work for me so bad. I will make every effort to make it a success, but after trying so many other things I still get depressed. I hope I can make my wife proud of me in a year or so and hopefully live just a little bit longer. I am only 335 lbs now so I think I have a good chance to succeed. Just being able to see myself pee again would be really nice.

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Oh wow, I never thought about just being able to see you yourself pee again! That's a good one! For me, it's crossing my legs without one falling off the other. Sitting in church with my husband and NOT wondering if anyone noticed that I wore the same outfit last week because I am running out of clothes and don't want to buy more.

I have had all the tests. You'll do fine. Some of them are time consuming, but if you get them done all in one day, that's fantastic!

Best of luck!

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Hi Roy,

Congratulations on being a bandster! I think we all get a little nervous as the time draws near for surgery. I would have been the first one to tell you that "no matter what I do I can't loose weight". Well, I hadn't done this and now what I have I am losing weight. I went to Mexico by myself and it was a breeze. Get up and walk asap after surgery, I think it makes a huge difference. Your wife will be so proud of you and you will feel a huge difference as the lbs start coming off. I am only about 20 lbs down and I feel like a new woman. Just to go though the closet and wear things I couldn't wear last year (or the year before) is a huge reward. You are to be acknowledged for taking the steps to make this happen. Good job!

Sally

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If you weren't nervous then I would be. Good luck. Funny you mention the whole peeing thing. I said the same to my girlfriend and brother. LOL

Sal

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Thanks for responding Kathy, It sure is nice to hear from someone that has a sense of humor, it puts a smile on my face. I got a kick out of you trying to cross your legs. That was so funny I almost wet my depends LOL. Roy

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Thanks Sally, I got all my Pre-Op testing don this morning. Started at 7:30 and was totally done by 9:30am that must be a record from what I was hearing. I went to GNC and after talking to the Dietician about the Isopure Protein Powder I got hooked up with GNC brand and it was less than half the price and the same thing. So I will start on the Pre-op Diet tomorrow even though I wont go in for surgery till next month. Have a great day, Roy

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