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WOW, I'm pumped!! Surgery in June.



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I am psyched for this and can't wait for surgery so I can put the last 15 years of see-sawing weight gain behind me. Now just turned 41, I know I won't ever get back to that 25 year old fit footy player but I am very excited about making permanent changes that WILL have results.

My dream is to be able to buy clothes from a 'regular' menswear store instead of having to find "high and mighty" (big men) stores.

Currently 130kgs (286 pounds) I am hoping to lose 35kgs (77 pounds) but most of all being able to run around the park with my daughter climb rocks with her and race her in the pool etc.

I can't wait for the change. I have already given away drinking in preparation (losing 3 kgs/6.5lbs) in a short time. I meet with the Dietician next week and then on to the 2 week pre-op diet before surgery on June 3 with Dr Copp here in Brisbane.

Happy days ahead!!:confused:

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Good luck! The time will pass quickly. I was banded on 4/5 and I am down 33.5lbs including my pre-op. I go for my first fill next Monday.

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Congrats on a surgery date and on the road to a new you.

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Congrats on getting a date!

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Yay me. I finally got final insurance approval and am now waiting for the surgeon to review my chart so I can set a date. Hoping for early June - So we can follow each other's progress.:smile2:

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Congrats to the both of you! :smile2:

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Congrats! I have my surgery on June 3rd too :biggrin: and I start my 2 week liquid diet next week wednesday. Looks like we are taking this journey at the same time.

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Well Guys I didn't get a surgery date until July 1 - so I will definitely want to look to you who have gone before me for advice.

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Good luck!!! You are going to love it. Look for people (us) who have already been banded for support and inspiration. It was such a huge thing for me right after surgery and showed me that things do get back to normal....somewhat... and life is good :thumbup:

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Not long now - 11 days to go.

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