gcmy
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Your pic is perfect! Welcome to the journey.
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The first time I read you reply, I thought, "Whoever wrote this really knows how to communicate..." (Missed everything in front of the first smiley face ). I am sure I will have a positive outcome. THANK YOU.
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I can hardly believe that I decided to pursue the lap band in late January of this year. I am so thankful that I'm living during a time when this option is available to me. I followed through with everything that was asked of me by my doctors. I was even skeptical when the doctor's office called to schedule my surgery date, as the doctor's office handled all my insurance issues. I was banded on 6/27/11. It seems like my life began again this year, even though I will be 50 years old in September. Looking forward to the rest of my journey and a new way of life.
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Hi Kandye, I used to live in NJ, and live in DE now, near Philly. I was banded on 6/27/11. I am Asthmatic, borderline Diabetic, and have high cholesterol too. I feel so much better, in just 3 weeks. You can do it! Keep in touch. Lynn
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9 days away and I can't stop reading posts
gcmy replied to glorianne's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My surgery was 6/27/11 . In the beginning, I did sleep every couple of hours. I spent one night in the hospital, and walked around the neighborhood the day after I got home. The day after that, I was at the mall. Following the eating plan, and taking my meds. Good luck. Let us know how you are doing. -
How are you doing? I got my band one week ago. So far I have lost 7 lbs. I live in Newark and saw your post. Did eating more/exercising less help?
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Hi there. I'm 49, and had surgery on Monday 6/27. My aunt came to take care of me, and She and my daughter can't believe how well I'm doing. Came home on Tuesday. We walked around the neighborhood. Yesterday, we went to the mall. My stomach still looks like it's bloated tooand I still haven't been hungry. I also lost about 4 lbs on the pre-op diet.
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Ideas for new banders socializing together
gcmy posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I met two nice ladies in our hospital bariatric surgery class. We would like to get together after all our surgeries are complete. Any suggestions for things to do besides "lunch" or walking in the park? -
What are you looking forward to?
gcmy replied to jenjaw's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Enjoying the thread, but feeling kind of sad. Some of the wonderful things people are describing, I haven't experienced during my lifetime. :-(. -
Just starting my journey...so lost :(
gcmy replied to bellavita_87's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You will get so much information at the seminar. Maybe someone who has had the surgery will speak. If they do, they'll tell you about their experience, and show you a "before" picture. the doctor in charge of the seminar will give a general overview of the procedure, and what to expect. They gave out questionnaires before the seminar. I completed my questionnaire before the evening was over, and they scheduled an appointment with the doctor within the next week or two. All of the people in the doctors office were so nice and helpful. I never did anything, but follow the directions they gave me. I could call them at any time with questions or problems. I went to the seminar the first week in February. My surgery is scheduled for Monday. I never even had to deal with the insurance company. They did everything. Good luck to you. There is much information, and very helpful and enthusiastic people on the site. Best of luck to you. Take care. Let us know how you are doing! -
Just starting my journey...so lost :(
gcmy replied to bellavita_87's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Surgery is Monday morning. Went shopping last night for clear liquids. Everything I can have two days before and two days after the surgery. Everything is going well. I'm not hungry. So far I've just had juice. Removing my nails, and giving myself a pedicure. At the rate it's going, this could take all day. I also need to pack a bag in case I have to spend the night in the hospital. I felt really nervous on Wednesday morning, but the feeling passed. I have had major surgery before...
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Good Luck. Way to hang in there. I am 49 and feeling many of the same things you are. Please let us know how things are going for you. My surgery is on Monday.
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Please be careful.
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I'm 6/27 and sooo excited.
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My day is 6/27!
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Surgery this wednesday June 22nd
gcmy replied to LISALISA13's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Surgery this wednesday June 22nd
gcmy replied to LISALISA13's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story