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First off I think it is amazing that you have done so well on your own... can you only imagine what you will be able to do with a tool like the band? In the end it is your decision to choose but think of all the positives you will gain. You must already have great self control to have lost what you have and I think you will do great with the band. Granted there is some down time after surgery but I think with the will power and strength you have.. you will be on your feet losing that 80 pounds you have left! Best wishes to whatever you decide but remember you have many people on here to support you either way!!!

AWESOM! So excited! I have UHC as well, they responded pretty quickly too! I'm not on the 31st but the 22nd (7 days) so were July buddies! Congratulations! Super excited for you!

Looking great and feeling even better I guess! Congratulations! Good for you, we all fall sometimes but I'm glad that you pushed through it and jumped back on the wagon!

That is great! I'm in TX but in the Dallas area and my surgery is the 22nd! I bet everything will go wonderfully and I can't wait to hear how you are doing after surgery! Keep us updated! Also, I've been meaning to get The Big Book on Lap-Band keep hearing wonderful things about it! Once again, Best wishes!

Sounds like you are doing amazing! So happy for you and I bet you will get to your goal very soon! I'm not banded yet but just wanted to throw and few positive vibes your way!

I'm not banded yet (7 days woo hoo) but I remember my doctor telling me in general it is not good to be dehydrated but with the band it is better to MAKE sure to take it, as it helps things run better and like stated above I have heard that it does make you feel tighter. Not sure if that is even an answer but hope I helped.

That is great! I love to write short stories but I do a lot of my thinking while walking or dancing! I love to dance.

Haha! We just had our state fair, I didn't go but you have great self control! Good job at keeping your eye on the prize! WOO HOO!

I feel the same, I have been overweight my entire life and have every last rude comment from everyone around me. It is because it doesn't fit with the norm of society. It's all about looks nowadays, I want to look good but most importantly I want to FEEL good, I'm so happy for you that you have maintained a healthy life style. I bet you look and feel amazing. I can't wait to be there.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

This made me so happy! I just had to share with my mum. I'm so happy for you so, you look amazing Missy!

Awesome! So excited for you! Did you get a surgery date before your approval? I have surgery next week! Best wishes to you!!!

Loved this article. Gives me more insight into how to overcome my wants and desires. I can have self control and beat this. It takes knowledge and will power to be successful and I'm ready for the challenge! 9 days to go and I couldn't be more excited!

Awesome job! You look great, and I bet you are feeling wonderful! Congratulations!

Hey! I have United Health Care and they have been wonderful! They approved me after all my pre-op stuff was taken care of. They were quick to respond with the approval and have been in touch with me every month to see how I'm doing! I hope you have the same experience as I am having! They were even understanding when my Father lost his job a few weeks back, but because my Surgery had been set etc I'm able to still have it etc.

9 days for me!! I'm so excited! I'd recommend chapstick (only because others have told me) If you are out patient like me then I just needed the basics until I got home! Best wishes to you! July band buddy!

You look AMAZING! So excited for you and can't wait to see more pictures down the road! Also the dress looks great!

Very exciting news! I can't wait to see the pictures!

Awesome! I'm excited for you! We can all be July Band buddies! WOoooo hooo!

July 22nd here! Super excited, on my liquid diet and ready for surgery to be here!!!

Super creative! Looks good, thanks for the share!

It seems like you do have everything. Every Doctor is different so I may be able to have soups but no juice etc. Just in case you can always call the doctor's office and ask for a list just to be on the safe side. I'm on day 6 of my diet and so far yesterday was the hardest (day 5) but I'm feeling much better now. Best wishes to you and stay positive

Excited for you! Congratulations.

So today is day 5 on my Pre-Op liquid diet. The first 4 days flew by and I was on cloud nine, I have not cheated or anything. I've been keeping a pretty busy schedule and tracking what I eat etc. This afternoon it all hit me, I started having pains in my stomach and honestly just feeling like I could just fall onto my bed and pass out. I've been drinking lots of water and sticking to my diet %100. So really just seeking some advice, what did you all do when you hit a point during the Pre-Op diet that you felt stuck? I know it's called HELL for a reason but I just want to know if the pains and feeling faint are normal? I hope this passes and I start to feel like I did the first 4 days! 10 more days till surgery! I'm not willing to give in, that's not the problem, I will not cheat... but man oh man... The dizziness is intense. Thanks for any and all the advice.

So excited for you! It does seem far away now, but like you said once you get back to work it will just fly by! I'm a teacher as well, so summer has been hard! Once again happy for you and can't wait to hear all about your success.