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Waiting On The Big Day

Okay, I have discovered this wonderful site through a google search. I am going to have surgery on March 13,2012. I am also having my hietal hernia fixed. I'll be honest I am terrified that they will get in there then they will tell me I can't have the lap-band because of some health reason. I am also terrified that I will have the lap-band but I won't be successful with it. I have been on over a hundred diets and not one of them has had any long term success. I lose weight initially but always gain it back with more. Anyone who can help me with this journey would be greatly appreciated.

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phatkatblue

LAP-BAND Patients

welcome to the site! i'm sure you'll find lots of love here!!! my husband will be banded on that day as well:) just remember the band is a tool and i think you will be fine...i am by no means an expert as i was just banded two weeks ago, but i am determined to make this work...many of us are/were scared to have this procedure, but i think we are more scared of what will happen to us if we don't do something about our weight...a year ago i was one of those people that thought i would never go to such drastic measures to lose weight, but look at me now...good luck to you and keep us posted.

MeredithMcFee

LAP-BAND Patients

Same applies here. My husband is scheduled for mid March too. He's getting excited and making sure he does everything right for his pre-op liquid diet next week. I had mine 5 weeks ago and am so happy I did. Like you, and many of us who have had the surger,y had tried over and over on so many different diets over the years and finally said, "enough"! I am learning alot about my bad habits from the past and working on changing them day by day. The band is a tool, not a panacea or miracle. You have to work with it and it will work with and for you. Listen to your doctors & nutritionist as they are the professionals. Having said that, this is an awesome place to ask, find and get answers to many of your questions. Good luck to you and hope to see you on more oftne.

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