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October 2010 Bandsters

Anyone getting their surgery in October? I'm really excited about this journey, I still have to get approved by Tricare but My doctor says it going to be no issue.

I need someone my age to help me along my journey...

HELP!

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Hey! I'm getting banded tomorrow. Its just a few months before you but I'd love to keep in touch and be of some support. I'm 22 too. Good luck! Itll be so exciting when you get your surgery date :)

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Hey! I'm getting banded October 6th. I'm 25..a little older but who's counting. lol

Have you gotten your approval yet?

Good luck!!

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I'm getting it submitted through Tricare tomorrow. I'm honestly scared bc idk if they will approve me. I'm 5''5, 234, have asthma, one kidney, borderline pre hypertensive,borderline pre diabetic, have knee pains all the time and have a family history of all problems. I hope they approve me, because if they dont, I dont even know what i'd do!

I am waiting on final approval right now! I'm 28 and hoping to be banded in October.

I was supposed to be banded yesterday, but my new band date is Oct. 5th. How's the approval going?

Oct 4th! Hopefully the next 2 weeks goes fast.

I'm 28 and my date is set for October 13th. I'm super excited. 20 days to go!! (Not that I'm counting or anything.) Let me know how the approval process goes and for those of you that have your date set keep in touch.

I am not near your age LOL!, but I will be banded 10/8. I would love to follow your journey!

I would love to share each others journeys if possible. What if any is your pre op diet requirements and have u started it yet? Mine will be optifast for two weeks Prior to surgey. Not so excited about that part of the journey.

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. 2-3 protein drinks a day and 2 lean meals a day, no fat, no fried, low carb, ect.

Started 14 day fast yesterday. This is the second day. Not really to bad yet. 5 protien shakes a day, cup of broth,cup of sugarfree jello and a sugarfree popcicle.

ALL the water, crystal lite, decaf tea and decaf coffee I want. Was tired early yesterday and dizzy this morning but I can't imagine this for 14 days. I have cooked twice a day as usual for hubby but I'm sure that will get harder.

R gran, I feel ya! Started the pre-op diet yesterday and doing ok, just seem extra tired. Hopefully 2 weeks will pass quickly for both of us.

HUGS

Hi, I am due to be banded October 11th, in Oxford, MS. Most people say they are starting a new chapter in their lives, well I think I'm going to start a new book. I am looking forward to this new start and would love to stay in touch with each of you.

Excited! Excited! Excited! I am due to be banded on OCT. 5th!!!!! Cannot wait...only about a week away. This preop diet has been very difficult ...but after a week on it...its gotten easier. Good luck to you all...and I hope we can all have a wonderful, life changing experience!

I have wrote a few myself lets just think of this as the final chapter.

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