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Just got my operation date, 6th November



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G'day all,

l'm from Melbourne, Australia and l have just finshed going through the research stage :eek:of finding out just about everything that l could on the lap band, on the internet & talking to people that have been banded as well as seeing the doctors at the lap band clinic, the positives most definetly out way the negatives. l'm 45 years old. 137 kg/301 lbs & BMI of 42. l do need a Cpac machine for sleeping for at least the next 4 weeks. l start my optislim shakes this friday, so tomorrow night will be the last of the old sizes meals and the old ways forever. One large door closes & the new slimmer door opens. l have only told one person at work so far, about getting the band, he is my boss. So that l can organise my time off work. l have also told my parents they are supportive of me. l do not wish to advertise it yet. l'm sure later on when l have lost a lot of weight l will tell people about the band.

This site is so great for banders to talk to each other, get support & ask questions about anything.

Wish me luck:thumbup:

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Best of luck with your upcoming surgery! I look forward to reading your updates.

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