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Hi everyone!

My name is churchmouse and I was just banded last Friday, the 21st of November 2008.

I'm 53 years old and wish I had done this years ago. My highest recorded weight at the Dr.'s office was 253. I weighed in at 204 the day of surgery.

I'm looking so forward to a new lifestyle and a whole new life. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself.

The only pain or problem I've had so far is the sharp upper chest pains associated with gas. I'm talking "take your breath away" pain. Can't wait for that to go away.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself.

Wish me luck,

Churchmouse :)

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Hi Churchmouse, welcome to LBT. Have you tried Gasx for the gas pain. That and doing lots of walking seemed to work best for me.

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My name is churchmouse

Hi Churchmouse, Bandpal here...

and I was just banded last Friday, the 21st of November 2008.

Me too - November 21, 2007

I'm 53 years old and wish I had done this years ago.

I felt the same way (I was 47 when I was banded) - but I wouldn't have been ready. It took me years to accept that this is what I needed to do, and all my actions or inactions have finally gotten me here. Just be glad you made it!

My highest recorded weight at the Dr.'s office was 253. I weighed in at 204 the day of surgery.

286 at surgery - see what's happened to me since then along with my signature below.

I'm looking so forward to a new lifestyle and a whole new life.

Tell you what, that is a realistic hope!

This is the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Ditto.

The only pain or problem I've had so far is the sharp upper chest pains associated with gas. I'm talking "take your breath away" pain. Can't wait for that to go away.

I had the same thing - it will.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself.

Nice to meet you, welcome - this is a great site.

Wish me luck,

I do!

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Hi, just saying hello and welcome too. My surgery is on 12/9. This site has been helpful with my upcoming surgery. Reading the threads and posting inquiries help. I have found inspiration when I sometimes feel doubtful. I go in tomorrow for them to give me whatever info/tasks I need to complete prior to surgery. I really did not know what to expect expect except for reading what others wrote. No matter what, I know this journey is not mine alone. :)

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