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Hi Julie, I have been following your blog for some time now, and I just wanted to tell you congrats! I'm so happy for you! I have been waiting for your big reveal with your family. I got teary eyed while reading it! I know it felt good! I was banded by Dr. K 7/23/09 and you and your blog have been a great inspiration. Thank you! Kim

Daqui - I to was at a family gathering out of town this weekend.....and I'm proud of myself for not cheating also. We drove from Atlanta to the D.C. area and I packed a cooler full of things I could snack on. I was amazed at how strong I was. Especially when my aunt pulled out her homemade Cookies and another aunt made banana nut bread, LOL! I’ve been nothing but positive this entire time, but now it feels like it’s happening to fast. I have so much to do before I leave for Denver. I won’t rest until the doc puts me under, lol! I wish you all the best! :smile:

The first ones of our July crew to be banded, I'm so happpy for you guys! I wish you all the best! Let us know how you are doing. Take care!

Hey Daqui26, Sorry it has taken me so long to get back! I start my pre-op on the 9th to. My doc only talked about protein drinks after surgery. I'm going to do a shake by Visalus until it runs out. It's so good but a little expensive! Taste like cake batter! Then i'll try unjury. I hope thats good. You have to let me know how it taste. I have to be careful with those shakes. I'm lactose intolerant and they all seem to have just the right amount of milk to make me sick, so i'm on the look out for a good one to.

Hi Daqui, I'm having surgery the same day in Colorado. Starting my no carb pre-op diet on the 8th. What kind of pre-op will your dr. have you on?

Had phone consult with my Dr. today and he put me on a 2 week high protein no carb diet. Sort of like southbeach and atkins but I can still eat fruit. Bread and pasta are my bestfriends so they will be hard to give up. Going to start trying that now so I can get a real great jump off to success.

Hi Deekel, Two years ago I did the very same thing you did. I tested my friends and family by asking their opinions about bariatric surgery. I got some crazy responses and was hurt by some of them "why would you do that" "that doesnt make sense" "you aren't meant to be skinny" "you should workout and watch your portions" blah blah blah. In the end I didn't have surgery, and here I am now bigger than ever. This time around my attitude is different. I'm having surgery 7/23 and I don't care to know what "they" think. I have only told a few important people. The others don't matter right now. The truth is "they" don't know enough about it to give a valid opinion anyway. My health and happiness is up to me not them and yours is too. Sometimes we need to take a moment for ourselves and forget about all the "theys" in our life and think about YOURSELF. As you will read in this forum, the Lapband works with who works with it. If you are as tired as everyone else is, you will have to forget about "they" and think about you. I hope you are able to find peace in our decision.

My date is 7/23/09!

Hey mgmagnolia and 1hotchocolate my date is pretty close to yours. Surgery date set for 7/23 with Dr. Kirshenbaum. I'm self pay too! I'm just anxious and ready to get going. I will be on a low carb diet 10 to 7 days prior to surgery so i'm guessing that shouldn't be so bad. Right now I feel like July can't get here soon enough!

Hi everybody, I have a 7/23 date! I'll be traveling to Colorado to be banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum since i'm self pay. I can't wait to start this journey! I wish everyone the best in their process.