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In Charlotte - Dr. Voellinger! I paid a total of about $14,000 for him and hospital!

Thanks everyone. She finally reared her ugly face (null)

I was just wondering how, if any, the surgery affected your period. I am usually very regular and was banded 2 wks ago. It's time for me to start but I am 4 days late. No chance of pregnancy unless DH's vasectomy grew back. (null)

I am on day 8 and have lost 10lbs so far. (null)

I am getting banded and plicated in 2 weeks by Dr. David Voellinger in Charlotte, NC!

That's great!! My ins has an exclusion policy so, I'll be writing a $14000 check in a couple of weeks

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WooHoo! Dec. 8th!!!

I want in!! I'm in another 'secret' group too!

Thanks!!

Welcome and Good Luck! I hope you find encouragement here and answers to any questions you may have!

I've never had surgery either and am a little concerned about the anesthesia. No one else in my family has issues so, I'm hoping for the same Best of Luck to all!

Nice to 'meet' you! I am 31 ...my bday is one day before yours and have 3 kids ages 9, 4, and 3. I am a stay at home mom in South Carolina.

You should just tell him...if you could lose the weight in your own, you would have done it years ago. I have told my mom repeatedly, I want to do this..my mind is made up. Good Luck!

I think it depends on the surgeon's preference. I have to do a 2 wk liquid pre-op I'm actually looking forward to it because it means I'm getting close. Haha..my attitude may change once I get started.

I find myself eating tons of sweets (Halloween candy) with the mind-set that I won't be able to do it again. I know this is the wrong way to think but I'm having trouble fighting the demon! I'll be glad when the candy is GONE!

I'm hoping to make a few band buddies with the same surgery date (December 8). Everything is easier when you have friends to lean on, especially when we are going through the same thing! Casey

I know it's a possibility but am not seriously worried about it.

@nikki_att84 - we should be band buddies!! That's my surgery date also! I start my 2 wk pre-op liquid diet thanksgiving day! The doc's office was nice enough to tell me that I could have lunch an start that afternoon. So, that's what I'll do so looking forward to a fantastic new year!

@SkinnyMiniMe : I drink the chocolate Matrix mixed with 8oz. Skim milk. I got it from my doc's office. I believe it cost around $50 but has 74 servings in the pkg!

I seriously LOL'd at that!!

Hey!! I just got my surgery date - it's 12/8!! I am so stinkin excited! Looking forward to a better me and lots of support here!

Hey everyone! I've been lurking for quite some time and am "officially" coming out... My surgery date is Dec 8 and I will start my liquid diet on Thanksgiving! (Actually, the doc's office said I could enjoy dinner and start afterward) I am so excited to start my journey!!!

I usually use fresh pumpkin...whatever pieces we carve out, I cut off the 'meat' and mash...it's perfect for this kind of thing!