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I am getting my band in two weeks (07-31). I am nervous and excited at the same time!!

Congratulations and best wishes!! :frown:

Hi Headhunter. Sorry it has taken me soooo long to reply. I would love to hear about your experience. I am not sure how to send a PM though. Can you send me one? Thanks!! :thumbup:

Like many of you, I am sure, I have tried every diet and exercise plan. Most have worked... but of course, the weight just comes back on when you stop. I started thinking about the LB procedure November 2007. I decided to try one last diet program. It was great! Lost 40 lbs but I deprived myself of sooo much and was working out like a maniac and became so overwhelmed and exhausted... and low and behold, I am now heavier than when I started. Grrr! I am 28 years old and thankfully do not have any health problems. I want to end this cycle before any start. I went to a seminar today and have my diagnostic appointment on Friday 2-20. I am nervous, but I think this is what I need. Any pointers, words of wisdom or advice? I could use it!

I just did a sleep study and what do you know... I have sleep apnea! Booo! :thumbup: I am working on completing the steps to get a hopeful surgery date at the end of May. My only potential hurdle is the fact that I did not see a doctor at all in 2008. I have to write a letter to the insurance company to explain why!

It looks like I will either be at the end of May or beginning of June!

Thank you! I have been doing a lot of research on this. I plan to look into more like you said. How have you been since you had your band removed?