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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Surgery is on 11/30/09 ~ very nervous



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i am very nervous, don't know what to xpect. i would love to have a buddy. Anyone that can help put at ease and to walk me through the process. I want to be as successfull as everyone here.

thanks.:bored:

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I would love a buddy! feel free to pm me.

I am also new to this process, and have no one in real life to talk to about the process. I was banded 10/16/09 and I am feeling fine. The surgery was very smooth. I was so wrecked before, I feel silly now.

Heidi

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Hi! I remember exactly how you are feeling. My surgery was on October 29th. It has also been a month. I feel amazing.

I don't know where you are having your surgery, but mine was done in Atlanta, GA at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. I was an out patient surgery. My surgery took about a half hour. I was a little sore afterward but that is it. After recovery, I was given popsicles and began walking round the floor. I was released to go home at 2pm. When I got home my mom and I went walking. I have tried to go walking every day since then. I have felt stronger everyday! I went back to work with so much energy. I have lost 23 pounds.

If I can be of any help let me know!!! You can reach me here or via e-mail at bethmmassengale@gmail.com.

You will do great!!!!

Beth

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It is so nice to hear that you went through the same thing. It is relly hard to discuss this with your family or partner, because they do not understand all the LAYERS that are involved.

My surgery will be on 11/30 and i cant wait.

i've been trying to loose 1-2 lbs but it seems difficult to concentrate on this. Any advise on diets?:biggrin:

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