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I too am in the pre-op stage, and I have chose to tell anyone who will listen about my choice...My thinking is that it will be obvious soon enough, and I am looking for support. I too am getting mixed responses from a small few friends and co-workers. I know that the comments are fear based and that they have spent little to no time researching their reasoning, where as we have spent so much time researching our decision. My bottom line is that we are reaching for support not help with the decision. Find those who support, because they will end up being there, the last thing we need to hear is I told you so....

I just went to my seminar 1/5, I too was nervous, but I was more nervous that I would ask all of the right questions, or like this doctor. Well I went and I asked all my questions, I even met a friend from here there too! Once I was there I did look around, but mostly only to smile with people struggling along with me and wanting a change! It is a great experience, and I am glad that I went. Since I made this decision I am a lot less self concious, we all have the same fears and issues, and we are working together...My suggestion is to spend time making sure you know what your questions are so that you can get answers while you are there. Good luck!

I too have been inspired to make this decision. It is my gaol to be banded at the beginning of February, so with you being a month or so ahead it is inspiring to hear what you have gone through. I share y our distaste for Water, but am practicing, and know that I too will be carrying around a jug of water....I also think it will be hard for me to chew, so I am practicing that as well. Following in your footsteps, Alicia

I am switching Surgeons because of this program fee, thanks for the heads up!

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It was nice to talk to you in the chat rooms! Good luck to you. Let me know when you get a date I bet that we will be close to eachother.

I am glad to hear that you are doing better today. Congratulations!!!

I bet that feels good! congratulations...

I am so glad that you are home and doing well. Congrats on your new band! Keep us updated.

I can't wait to be where you are! I keep trying to be excited but I know that when I am less that 24 to surgery that I will too be freaking out. I hope that when that times comes you will be telling me that I have nothing to worry about and that you are glad you did it. I hope all went well today. Please keep me updated!

I can't wait to be where you are! Good luck!

I just made the decision to have the Lap Band surgery this weekend. I Started the ball rolling. My surgeon will be Dr. Laura Machado. I have the referral in the works and I have already talked to my insurance company. I am all set up. All I had to say was yes. I am so glad that I finally came to this decision. And you know the best part is that I can play Softball again. Well not withstanding the health risks that have managed to sneak up on me such as High blood pressure, higher cholesterol, and a hairs breath away from diabetes, not to mention my PCOS, those should all get better too that is a plus. I am excited. I am not a patient person, I am scared, but I want to do this very much. I have done the research, and watched the procedure (thanks Youtube) Now all I want is personal stories, things that you don't get from the research. I can't wait to meet and talk with you all.