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Hi Ladies! I am new to the site, found it while surfing the net. I have my LapBand surgery scheduled for Dec 31st. Yes, New Years Eve. I made it before we switch insurance carriers on Jan 1, 2009. Now I have to figure out who will watch my boys when I am in the hospital because my hubby cannot get it off.

Anyway, anyone close to surgery? We could share our experiences together. I started the liquid diet Wednesday and I am about to die! Let alone I have the next two weeks off, plus Christmas. I don't know if I can stand it. I want food so bad. I see food now I didn't even knew existed. (Since when did they have guacamole Doritoes???) LOL.

I would love to converse with others who can relate!

Jackie

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Hi all

I thought I would be banded in the first week of the new year. But!!! I have to see my Surgeon on Jan 7 th, i believe that he will want to discuss my gallbladder; which i have stones. My Dr. may want to remove my gallbladder before he puts in the band. He has stated in at a group meeting that if you get a gastric bypass then he would remove the gallbladder then but if you get a lap band then it would have to be 2 separate surgeries.:laugh: I am afraid of what he may suggest at our meeting. I have come this far and I still want the lap band!!! I know I not ready for the gastric bypass; just too much!!!:lol:

Good luck to you!!!

Kim

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hi,

im new to the group,but Ive gotten a lot of important information. i love that you guys are so honest and don't sugarcoat anything.

my surgery is scheduled for Jan 15th. im excited,but nervous at the same time. god willing,everything will turn out ok. ill will start my pre-op diet on DEC 28th. my doctor have me on shakes and low carb/high Protein diet. i know it will be hard,but im willing to do anything to make sure that i get through the surgery fine.

i know you will be fine the day of your surgery,put all faith in god........

happy holidays to all,lili:smile:

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Best wishes Jacki I was debating the same thing getting it done before the new year b/c of the insurace but I checked on the changes and it wasn't a big deal so I am now on for 1-29-09! You are right around the corner hang in there!!!

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Thanks everyone for the support. I am getting nervous. One week from today. I am trying to stay busy and not think about it. Is hard enough sticking to the liquid diet, especially over Xmas. One thing I learned from this forum is everyone's experience/doctor/diet/recovery is different but its nice to read the spectrum! Happy Holidays everyone!

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