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oceangirl6

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Everything posted by oceangirl6

  1. my date is 2/23/11 and i am nervous too. Prolly cuz is a life altering situation for us. so far i have not chatted with ONE PERSON who regrets it so that gives me hope!
  2. oceangirl6 commented on PPPBand's blog entry in PPPBand's Blog
    go man go! : ) my date is 2/23/11
  3. my date is 2/23/11. i start 1200 cals on 2/9/11. and 2 days liquid prior to surg.
  4. my date is 2/23/11. i have to start 1200 cals on 2/9/11
  5. yes, i just got my date and it is 2/23/11
  6. my name is janey and i am getting banded by dr. billy. no date yet, still have a few pre op things to do. i live in santa maria, 2 hours north of ventura.
  7. WEIGH to go!!!!!!! you give me hope (not banded yet) thank you
  8. i use it as only support. not banded yet, maybe 1/5/11
  9. my thoughts are with you on both journeys
  10. wowwow you have been thru it i start on 11/23 better call my insurance again!!
  11. wow i dont have any advice but i sure hope you get results soon! i am not banded yet, but that scares me! lets hope others have some encouraging words
  12. i feel the same, this site helps a lot. i hope to be banded in 1/11
  13. ohhhh honey i am sooo sorry for you. i honestly didnt know you could even do that once banded, thought it would make you sick. i havent been banded yet so i have a lot to learn. please dont pound on self anymore just get back on the horse. why is it 5 weeks or PURE LIQUID??? that scares the CRAP outta me!!!!!!
  14. I am in Santa Maria, Ca. not banded yet : )
  15. i am seeing Dr. Billy too. not banded yet maybe 1-1-11. why are you getting re-banded? thanks Janey Santa Maria, Ca.
  16. i dont know much cuz i have not had surg yet but i feel bad for you. please quit beating self up and get on track. talk to doc, maybe. good luck. Janey
  17. thanks for that post, it helps so much to hear that positive stuff. i am just beginning the process. have my first appt's on nov 23 hope to band in the new year. so scared but feel i must do this to save my life.
  18. wow i didnt know that you could get dumping syndrome with the band, thought that was only for the by passer i learn so much in here i really enjoy your posts Janey
  19. biiiiiiiiig sigh pre surg here too, sure helps to read all the good stuff : ) how much work did you guys miss?
  20. wow you guys are all inspiring......havent had surg. yet, sometiime after 1/1/11

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