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FREE-TO-BE

LAP-BAND Patients
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About FREE-TO-BE

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  • Birthday 06/23/1948
  1. Happy 65th Birthday FREE-TO-BE!

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    May 2006 Band Crew

    hi,i was banded 5/25.came home yesterday. was sore,much better today.no pain meds needed,just walking around the house,passing gas merrily.jcbydesigm,i am so sorry to hear it was a bit tough.hang in there,we'll be just fine!i am so very glad it's over though,if for any other reason than "there's no place like HOME"going to go get in the shower and clean up for the day....
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    ive just been looking at a before and after picture thread....WOW......i'm now rediscovering why i wanted this so badly. that and to be able to walk without breathing hard and my back killing me!!!!thanks so very miuch,3loves
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    Omg 3 Loves...i Just Noticed You Are The Day After Me!!!!!!and Im Here Downing On You.....i Will Be Strong....wish You Were Going To Be In The Room Next To Mine!!!!but,we're A Couple Of States Away.we' Shall Both Look Forward To The Weekend!!!!hugs....
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    Oh, I Am So Confused, I Was Thinking About All The May People Being Banded Today,and Sending Prayers Up...no,3 Loves,my Day Is The 25th,this Thursday,day After Tomorrow...ok,thanks, I Saw The Chewables In Gas-x.better Load Up.thanks For The Good Wishes,i Just Wish It Was Over!!!!!!!
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    Oh, I Am So Confused, I Was Thinking About All The May People Being Banded Today,and Sending Prayers Up...no,3 Loves,my Day Is The 25th,this Thursday,day After Tomorrow...ok,thanks, I Saw The Chewables In Gas-x.better Load Up.thanks For The Good Wishes,i Just Wish It Was Over!!!!!!!
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    Thanks Kim2behealthy,and Everyone Else On The Good Wishes For The 23rd...i Can't Believe Tomorrow Is My Clear Liquid Diet.i'm Having Trouble Finding Liquid Gas-x...do They Make Such A Thing?what Do You All Use? Thanks Again.....i Am Soooooooscared
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    Over 50 lap bandsters

    got cleared with the anesthesiologist.....surgery date is may 25th....talk about scared!!! getting excited too. i have to confess...this is so "me". i have been trying to eat anything and everything i can lay hands on now,because i know after the siurgery it wil be getting down to business....you would think i had some control
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    Surgery 23rd and feeling unsure...

    Hi Jc,just Read Your Post...i Am Sceduled For Surgery The 25th. Just Took My Pre-op Tests This Am,and Thursday I Have Consult With Anesthesiologist. I Am 57, Never Had Surgery In Mt Life. I Have Been Obese Al My Life,and Know The Heartache And Things I Have Missed Out On. Yes,i Am Scared....scared That I Have Come This Far Qite Effortlessly.and Then Scared The Anesthesiologist Will Find Something To Prevent This. For Certain Reasons,i Have Gained To Over 300,just In The Last 6mos..about 50 Lbs...i Now Can Really Really Feel The Weight....out Of Breath ,back Pain When Standing,,depressed...i Think Its My Last Shot To Be Normal.....5-10 Lbs,or Even 4 Lbs Lost A Month Are Better Than Gaining....i Just Hope I Get Passed By The Dr. Thursday....take This Ride With Me...i Would Pm You,but Am Also Pretty Stupid On Computers,and Don't Know How!!!!!!! Take A Deep Breath And Keep Searching For Info.....the Truth Shall Set You Free!!!
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    Thanx 3loves For Your Reassurance....congratulations Texaspeach,i'm Glad You're Coming Along Nicely. My Date Is May 25...i'll Be Getting A Packet Of Info,and Lab,x-rat,and Ekg Orders For My Local Hosp To Do. I'm Just Trying To Stuff In All The Bread I Can.the Nurse At The Surgean's Said There Is No Pre-surgury Diet Except On Certain People...im Going For A Low/nofat Diet Anyway. I Think A Littler Liver Could Only Help!...also,almost Forgot, Have To Have An Anethesist Consult. Didn't Say Anything About Dietition Or Shrink...maybe Later,who Would Know. I Foresee More Phone Calls To His Office...later All
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    Over 50 lap bandsters

    Well I Feel Better Now!!!!!!....still Anxious....got My Date...may 25!!!!!!! Get A Bunch Of Info In Mail In A Few Days.oh My Goodness,i Am Excited For Everyone....what If We Would Have Had This Tool 35 Years Ago!!!!!!
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    Over 50 lap bandsters

    I Am 57 And Am Waiting On A Phone Call From Nurse Today As To My Surgery Date....i Have About 180 Lbs To Lose,been Heavy All My Life.i Am Reallt Getting Nervous,but Hey Guys,at Our Age,we've Been Through Worse,right? Wishing You All Well.
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    May 2006 Band Crew

    I Got My Approval Letter From Ins Last Friday. My Surgeon's Office Is Telling Me They Are Calling Me Tomorrow With A May Surgery Date!!!!!!!! And All The Other Stuff I Have To Do. I Have Been Eating Like A Pig Knowing This Weas Coming,i Just Didn't Think It Would Come So Soon...i'm Happy,but From Some Of The Stuff I've Been Reading On Lbt Today, ( A Dead Stomach For God's Sake) I'm Really Getting Scared. Never Had Surgery Before...am Over 50,and Have Been So Unhappily M. Obese For Years...help Me .please!!!!
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    Another Tricare (military ins) thread

    Anybody Have Tricare For Life? I Am Still Waiting For A Determination On My Primary,uhc...my "stuff" Has Been In Pre-determination For 13 Days. This Waiting Is Horrible.

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