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Surgery Is Monday!

So I have been on the liquid diet for 9 days now. My surgery is schedule for Monday and I am ready to go. I have come to terms with the fact that having surgery does not mean that I am a failure or that I was not doing what I needed to in the past. It is just another tool available to me to work toward a healthier life. I am blessed with a wonderful support group and am grateful for this blog.

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loutenia

LAP-BAND Patients

I will be thinking of you...just went to my seminar meeting last night but anxious to get going.....best wishes, loutenia

otaknam

LAP-BAND Patients

I just had my band placed this past Monday. All is going well so far. Just listen to what they tell you remember everybody is different.

You are not a failure and never have been. Just like if we want to build a house we need a hammer and nails without one of those tools it just wouldn't work very well.

Best of luck. Karen

miracleshappen

LAP-BAND Patients

Thank you so much and my prayers are with both of you. @Karen...how is your port site? My doctor said that is generally the most painful area.

TammyFaye

LAP-BAND Patients

I just want to encourage you and let you know that you have the right frame of mind for the band to be a real success for you! Prayers for a successful journey......

miracleshappen

LAP-BAND Patients

Have been at my son's basketball tournament all weekend long. Never thought I would be walking by concessions in search of fat free milk to make my shake! Although my poor husband has been on the receiving end of a few outburst we are keeping a light heart and finding humor in my current situation. May seem odd to some but I have found that it is necessary to learn how to laugh at myself and not take everything so seriously. Friends are coming tomorrow for Super Bowl Sunday and have asked what I hate but others would like to eat. I am looking forward to having people around as I am sure my anxiety will be up for Monday.

TammyFaye

LAP-BAND Patients

You will learn to laugh a lot at yourself on this journey but it is great! I told Dr Kureshi that he was the instrument that God used to give me the miracle that I had prayed for so long.....The lapband is a tool, if you take control immediately and do what the Dr says to do you will be successful on the trip.

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