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Hello everyone,

I've been contemplating weight loss surgery for years now. I started working for a company about three years ago that covers the surgery under their insurance plan and I knew it was time. But after getting the wheels in motion for Gastric Bypass I started getting scared by all of the possible complications and life long side effects. So I decided I could do it on my own. Well, a year later, I was up another 20 pounds, so I decided I had to do something and even though the Lap Band doesn't work as fast as GB, I really liked the safety and lack of side effects, so I contacted my surgeon's office, and here I am. I look forward to the information and encouragement this site offers, and I hope/plan to provide some inspiration myself :thumbup: Kim

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Hi Kimmy -

Wow - 3 days till surgery! Are you on your pre-op liquid diet now? I just told my DH that he may want to retreat to his parents for that! LOL

I'm scheduled for Jan. 22nd.

Best of luck to you - please come back and let us know how you are doing.

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Hi CountryGirlNY,

Tomorrow is the big day. I'm a little nervous, but more hungry and tired. The clear liquid diet has been tough, but I'm doing it. Fair warning, on day two stay home and close to your bathroom... I'll come back in a few days to let you know how it goes. Kim

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