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Like many, I still have several appts to complete for my 6 month doctor visits. In the meantime I decided that I am going to keep a positive outlook. Since 2009 seems to be the year that everyone is talking about "change" in our country. I decided that I would give myself a lap band "hope chest". Something like a bride gets while planning and waiting for her wedding date. My hope chest is a wooden box that I am filling with things that will be used when I am banded. This weekend I made a few small purchases for my "lap band hope chest". I brought a really nice diet journal. I brought some new tupperwares that hold small portions (2 oz). I purchased a cookbook with recipes for people who have had bariartric surgery. Finally I purchased a really pretty pair of stockings. They are holiday stockings that were 75% marked down. They have glitter snowflakes on them. I hope that maybe next christmas I can wear a pretty dress and my new stockings. Just a fun way to try and make the waiting seem upbeat. I really am hoping for an approval. My last 6 month appt will not be until May.

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I think that is a great idea. I think I will do the same. I wont be able to get my band until April or possible May. Good Luck!

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What a sweet idea! Thanks for sharing that. I know the time will fly for you, and before you know it, you'll be posting here with pre-op jitters, and we will all be cheering you on.

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