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I'm getting my testing done on the 14th of this month! I'm soooo excited/nervous about this process. Looking at the success all of you have had really helps. Feel free to send me an invite to be your friend :smile2: I'm on the site daily. I've been over weight my whole life and really want to let that sexy person shine. I have low self esteem but don't show it to many. I asked the Dr. to book the surgery after my vegas trip in sept because i don't wanna give up the drinking beer and eating crap for my birthday trip (One lastnight of yummy beer/buffets...lol)

I have Dr. Orris and Dr. Dabarros from the WLIA. So far i am really:thumbup: pleased with them and their staff. I have choosen to go through with the surgery because i want to look hot at my wedding and be healthy when we start our family! I don't have any weight related problems.. ie) diabeatis, high blood pressure, knee problem, ect. I would like to get healthyt before i have to go down that road. I love looking at all the success stories, it has been a huge part in me making this decision.

Memebers of my family ie) dad, sister and brother... aren't supportive. They feel it's a big waste of money. Maybe because they seen me blow every single diet i was ever on. I am the queen of working out for 2 months and taking 6 months off! I really hope i've made the right choice with the lapband. That is my story thus far and i hope to chat with you :biggrin:

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Hi, my name is Leah. I will be going through my nutrition, exercise, and mental health evaluation tomorrow. :biggrin:

They told me that i could possibly be scheduled for surgery the middle of August.

I'm sorry that you don't have a lot of family support. I am sure that you will find plenty of support here. If you want we can be buddies? I know how important support is.

Have a great day!

Leah

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JUst go for it. YOu know in your heart the time is right..

I was done 6 weeks ago and have lost 11 kilos (australia) This new life is fab. Lots of my family and friends think here we go again, but in all fairness who can blame them.

I've also had the problem all my life and everyday was cosummed by thoughts of food and guilt and all the other crap that goes with it. I have to saythough my brain didnt get banded so I still have very tough moment's but as they say "pain pass'es" so I find something to take my mind off what ever craving is bothering me, the car is very shiney today thanks to pms and no chocolates. Good luck to you and look forward to sharing your journey. This site has given me support than anything else because we are all experiencing the same thing's. The live chat is great too.

Cheers Chooky

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Hey, good luck on your journey. I am getting my lap band surgery tomorrow and am a little nervous and very hungry. I am also looking for lap band buddies. My daughter had the surgery last year and has lost 70 pounds and I'm hoping I have the same success. She has had a few problems with overfills and then having to get Fluid let out but one step at a time. I don't plan on getting any fills for quite a while. Im glad you are doing it for your health. Im almost 50 and my body is killing me. Back pains, knee pains, shortness of breath, I want to live longer so I'm excited. This last 10 days of a liquid diet was kind of hard but I did cheat twice. Opps. Well have fun in vegas and drink a beer or two for me. Keep in touch. Ms. Serenity. :biggrin::smile2:

I'm getting my testing done on the 14th of this month! I'm soooo excited/nervous about this process. Looking at the success all of you have had really helps. Feel free to send me an invite to be your friend :wub: I'm on the site daily. I've been over weight my whole life and really want to let that sexy person shine. I have low self esteem but don't show it to many. I asked the Dr. to book the surgery after my vegas trip in sept because i don't wanna give up the drinking beer and eating crap for my birthday trip (One lastnight of yummy beer/buffets...lol)

I have Dr. Orris and Dr. Dabarros from the WLIA. So far i am really:thumbup: pleased with them and their staff. I have choosen to go through with the surgery because i want to look hot at my wedding and be healthy when we start our family! I don't have any weight related problems.. ie) diabeatis, high blood pressure, knee problem, ect. I would like to get healthyt before i have to go down that road. I love looking at all the success stories, it has been a huge part in me making this decision.

Memebers of my family ie) dad, sister and brother... aren't supportive. They feel it's a big waste of money. Maybe because they seen me blow every single diet i was ever on. I am the queen of working out for 2 months and taking 6 months off! I really hope i've made the right choice with the lapband. That is my story thus far and i hope to chat with you :thumbup:

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Hey Panda. Congrats to you! Lapband isn't a diet as it is a change in life. Sorry that your family isn't really supportive but i'm sure as time goes on they will see that lapband is different from "dieting" and will hopefully become more supportive. Glad you seem to be doing it for the right reasons.

I started my testing the day after my birthday and smartly waited until after the holidays so I could "enjoy" them one last time. You can still "enjoy" them just in alot smaller portions. lol. Good luck!

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Hey there, i got banded on 29th of May this year and was losing weight a first but then not so much. I got a lecture from the fill dude (the guy that puts my saline in) he put 6mls in so i pretty much can only eat small amounts now....thank god! but i need some buddies to talk to and compare with also!

M

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Hey Im getting banded tomorrow and don't plan on getting fills for awhile. I hope this band thing works but they told me I may not lose weight for awhile but I'm pretty patient so one step at a time. Hang in there

Ms. Serenity

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Good luck with your surgery. Most docs won't do a fill for at least 6 weeks to give you healing time. My first fill had to be partially unfilled, but the fills are a bit of trial and error to get you to enough restriction but not too much. That is the nice thing about the band; it is adjustable.

You will have ups and downs, and battles with head hunger (sometimes my lower stomach growls when my pouch is full--weird). If you make the committment to eat healthy and exercise (I mostly walk, almost every day though, about 3.5 miles or so) you will be successful.

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Thank-you all for responding to my message! i've sent an invite to all of you. We can do it with the support of each other :smile2:

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the peeps on this site are amazing and wonderful listeners. I just joined a little while ago, and everyone is so nice, and i love everyones stories!

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Panda,

Just finished all of my appointments today! Let me know when you get your surgery date! Let me know if you need to talk!

Leah

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THanks again to all of you :thumbup:

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