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Hello Out There...

By aussieca

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Hi everyone,

 

I just joined this site and am hoping to get to know a few of you out there. I'm having lap-banding in October and am nervous and excited. I have a friend who has had it done and she is having good results.

 

I am looking forward to reading some of your blogs and to learn more about what everyone goes through.

I came to my decision as I want to enjoy a longer life with my husband and also I have arthritis and losing weight will help ease some of the pain on my joints. I'm 41 and I am going to do this. Lately, I have been feeling down at what I see in the mirror and want to feel good about myself.

 

So on with my journey..One day at a time. :)

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    kbliss78

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Welcome! Best wishes on your journey. There is alot of great support here. THis site can be a little weird. Sometimes it is full of positive support and successful stories posted. Then for a week or two, it will take a turn to the negative and every post will be about a complication or failure. The week before my surgery all that was posted was band slips and "I have failed". I was freaked out! So just beware.

    I am only 2 months post op but I am so happy. I feel better already and I am already at green zone and feel little or no hunger and get full fast. It is so great since I have never had that in my life.

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    Annette 9/2012

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Welcome to our support network! Your on your preop journey "like me". You will learn alot from this site. Also, you might want to try youtube another great site. Good luck.

    Annette

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    Meowmom

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Welcome to the site. I joined a couple months ago and am scheduled for surgery July 19th. It has been a very long haul getting to this point. Almost a year for me. I can't wait!

    A man spoke to us at my final class and was asked what was the worst part and he said the waiting. I believe that.

    You will find a lot of support here. Most of it very good. Good luck with your process. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

    Rita

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