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thanks for the "warm" wishes! it is really helping me with the butterflies in my tummy... or is that the clear liquid diet i have been on? i am a little worried about the pain. i filled all of my rx's and i don't have any refills left on my lortab liquid and it worries me that ive only got 12 doses. i will definatley ask the surgeon about it on monday. thanks for all of the support!

wow! it is so surreal to see that i finally made a post after this long!

i am going to share what i posted in my profile. i think that my lapband story is similar to others. i have been overweight all of my life. always the chubby girl in class, the last one to get a date for the dance, etc. i have had periods of time where i was thinner, but i believe now i am at top weight. i cannot be certain because there were long periods of time i did not get near the scale. i have been researching and trying to get the surgery since 2002. i have been to a total of 3 surgeons (in different cities) and i finally have an insurance that will cover it, even though i am buying it through cobra. i feel like i have not chosen to do some things in life because of my weight or my embarassment reguarding my weight. i also want to be practicing what i preach to my patients. i have a supportive family and husband as well as an awesome primary doctor and medical assitant. i have "lurked" these boards for years, but finally have the courage to join now that my surgery is scheduled for monday. i am interested to see how my progress and journey unfolds. and i am so gratful to all those who have shared their own stories, thoughts and experiences.