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Hi Everyone out there!

I am in the pre-op stage and am anxious and excited for my surgery scheduled on June 30th here in New Jersey. I've lost 23 lbs so far in a month and a half but I feel like I' ve hit a wall. I struggle with the emotional aspect of eating, I've always used it as a reward and instant gratification and I struggle with that.

Would love to have band buddies.

My surgery date is June 30th, 2010.

Any suggestions would be great.

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Hi Everyone out there!

I am in the pre-op stage and am anxious and excited for my surgery scheduled on June 30th here in New Jersey. I've lost 23 lbs so far in a month and a half but I feel like I' ve hit a wall. I struggle with the emotional aspect of eating, I've always used it as a reward and instant gratification and I struggle with that.

Would love to have band buddies.

My surgery date is June 30th, 2010.

Any suggestions would be great.

Hi there. My names Dawn. I'm from NJ also. Little Egg Harbor. Where in NJ are you from? Who's doing your surgery?

23lbs in a month and a half is GREAT. Once you have the surgery you will start losing more because you will be eating way less. Do you have to do the liquid for 1-2 weeks before surgery?

You are in the same boat that many of us were and sometimes still in. food is a comfort thing. Uortunately your bad habits don't go away when you are banded. They get easier to deal with but they are never totally cured. The band is a tool and with that tool it will help you to lose the weight and feel full. But it is hard work. It's NOT a diet. It's a lifestyle change. Diets don't work.

My advice, hang in there. You will soon be there and you will be amazed at how your life changes for the better after you have the surgery. I would love to be your buddy. Also I would recommend attending a local support group if you are able to do that, even before your surgery.

Good luck to you. Keep us posted.

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