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Hi LauraP, Nice to meet you, we will have to follow each others progress after we are banded. I am so excited. Last night I was looking at everyones before and after photos and I swear I was up until 12:30a.m. Thank goodness I had off today. It was so awesome to see how different everyone looks even after just a few pounds. I think it's because they feel that they are finally in control of food not the other way around. I can't wait to be up on that board someday too. Paulette

Thanks TerriDoodle for the encouraging words. And Congratulations on getting banded. How wonderful! How do you feel? Are you in alot of pain? This site has been a terrific place to get information. I just hope when my time comes, the Dr. will be happy with my progress so far. Take care and good luck in your road to success! Paulette

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me how to put a ticker in my posts? I only posted one thread, I didn't know if I had to put it in my next thread or if I could edit my thread and add it. Thanks for you help.

Hi Everyone, My name is Paulette, I am 48 yrs. old and am scheduled to have surgery on May 7th. Needless to say I am very nervous. I have been going through all my testing since January of this year. Everything is done up to this point. I met with my surgeon last Wednesday and was very excited when he gave me a "date". The only catch is that he wants me to follow the South Beach Diet and keep a journal and bring it in and get weighed at least two times before my sugery to see if I can follow a diet. He said that if I haven't followed it as well as he thinks or if I should gain weight, he will cancel the surgery even if it is the day of. I totally have no problem what he is asking me to do. He explained to me that he wants me to get used to following a diet plan so after the banding I will not fail. However, how do you get over the feeling of wanting to eat everything in sight because you feel like you will never have those foods again? Sorry this is so long for a 1st post but I have been coming to this site for a month or so now and was nervous to post anything. You have all answered many questions that I have had and I hope I continue to get support from all of you before my surgery. Thanks!