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Dandydeb . . . the only thing I can suggest is to keep yourself busy while you are waiting . . . I was going nuts the week before . . . so just kept going to do things like shopping . . . cleaning (A BIGGIE FOR ME - I'm not Suzie Homemaker) . . . movies . . .projects for Christmas gifts . . . there is no easy way to get through the waiting . . . but oh my . . .you are getting so close! Chris

Yea Tomecia! Welcome home! Hang in there . . .it just gets better! Hugs Chris

Sounds great Sandy! Welcome to "this" side

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I'm 5'6", was 305 at my highest, was banded on Monday 12-3, and am now at 285. I was growing out of 26/28 . . . and obviously have a LONG way to go because I want to end up around 140. I can't wait to have to go to the thrift shop to find some smaller clothes! Chris

Welcome home sghatl . . . and so glad you are doing fine! Keep us posted . . . and YEA!!!!! Chris

Welcome everyone! I love hearing from all the "newbie banders". There are no whimps - this WAS a major thing . . . and everyone feels differently right afterwards .. .but it does get better! I actually slept on my stomach last night for the first time . . . and slept right through (was banded on Monday). Yea! What I'm liking even more is this: I weighted 291 two hours before my surgery, was 297 when I got home (IV's) . . . and this morning am 285!!!! Oh I think I'm LOVING this band! Chris

Be careful with the "knock off" brands . . . I had one from Walmart - and didn't realize until I got it home that you can't do liquids in it (I tried just shaking water and it was leaking out) and you can't put in the microwave either. I took my knock off back and got the Magic Bullet.

Good to hear from you Ant and Citygirl! Glad the worst is over with - and on we go! Chris

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Welcome to the flip side Steph! Hang in there . . . you're doing GREAT!!!! Chris

Fanny .. .hang in there! I would have been so happy to hear them say "come early". You will be fine and starting your new journey a couple days sooner! Yippie! Chris

damn . . . I only graduated to broth and Jello and popscicles today . . . I WANT CREAM SOUP TOO! (but not until Monday for me - boo hoo) Chris

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good luck Tomecia! you'll be doing GREAT! Chris

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This is the first time I could have something besides Water and Propel . . . and I'm having chicken broth for breakfast! I think it's the most wonderful thing in the WORLD . . . things will go uphill from here! Chris

Welcome Sunshine! You are on the fast track! good for you. Keep us posted and chime in lots and lots! Chris

oh Steph . . . what we put ourselves through! You are NOT a bad mom . . .and I so hope everything goes wonderfully today! Let us know how you're doing when you feel up to it! Hugs, Chris

This is my third day out . . . and it does keep getting better! Hang in there! The hard part is done now. Chris

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