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hey jailin, will you be doing any protein post-op. thats very essential Im told. feel better soon!!:biggrin:

OK here I go. My name is ebony and i am 47 years old. I am married with 3 grown children. I am 5'3" tall and weigh 250 lbs. I too have joint pain, diabetes, and high B/P. I will be banded on August 4th. I am excited,nervous and scared. My doc do not push the pre-op diet, but he said it would be ok if I wanted to do that. I know that doing the pre-op diet helps you to heal and helps the surgeon by reducing the liver. The optifast shakes is what I will start on Tuesday. even 1 week can be helpful. Good luck to all!!!

was it painful? when were you banded, and how much have you lost? glad you're feeling better. I haven't been banded yet, and that sounds scary

sounds like you have it all together. Im having mine in 2 weeks. I hope I can stay as calm as you sound. i'll be starting the protein shakes tomorrow. good luck, and Im sure you'll be fine.

:thumbup::thumbup:yOU REALLY DO LOOK GREAT! THANKS FOR YOUR POSSITIVE INPUT. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. MY CO-WORKER HAD THE BYPASS AND IM GETTING JEOLOUSE. THE LAP BAND IS THE WAY THAT I WANT TO GO, BUT I'VE BEEN SO AFRAID TO DO IT BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE NEGATIVITY THAT COMES ALONG WITH WLS OF ANY KIND. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INSPIRATION.

I am searching for some of dr. Bour's band patients. I have started my pre-surgery diet, and getting nervous the closer i get to my surgery date. Com'on, give me some support. Let me know how you made it through these times and what to expect after surgery

That is good news, I'm looking forward to hearing the same thing and getting the same good results once Im banded. Keep it up!

hey kevin, I havent had lap band yet, but looking forward to having it done. I'm looking for buddies too and I would like to hear your story.

Are there any lap banders in or near the Greenville,sc area? I am going to Dr Bour and will be banded in February. I too am getting nervous about having the surgery, but at the same time, I can't wait to start losing and get healthy.