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TerriF    9

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Any one haveing their lap band done in April??? lets be bandster buddys through our jurney :D im so excieted :rolleyes:

Having band done April 20th. See the dietitian Monday morning for pre diet instructions. Can't wait!!

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MountainMama    5

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Hello there and congrats to all of you future April Bandsters. I had my band placed April 29, 2010. It has been a wonderful, occasionally challenging, frustrating, joyful, self discovering and celebratory year for me. I found that the lapband was the best possible decision I could have made to regain my health and my life. I hope that all of you have as wonderful and successful year as I and others have had.

Your new life is about to begin. Do not be afraid; stay true to yourself; follow your instincts but ask for help when you aren't sure about things; give yourself time to learn how to utilize your new tool; allow yourself the chance to make mistakes without coming down too hard on yourself; don't forget that the band isn't a miracle cure because you are going to have to work at it, but most I think you need to remember to be proud of yourself, proud that this month you are doing something for you and you are going to take your life back.

Welcome, and best of luck to all of you!

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TerriF    9

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Hello there and congrats to all of you future April Bandsters. I had my band placed April 29, 2010. It has been a wonderful, occasionally challenging, frustrating, joyful, self discovering and celebratory year for me. I found that the lapband was the best possible decision I could have made to regain my health and my life. I hope that all of you have as wonderful and successful year as I and others have had.

Your new life is about to begin. Do not be afraid; stay true to yourself; follow your instincts but ask for help when you aren't sure about things; give yourself time to learn how to utilize your new tool; allow yourself the chance to make mistakes without coming down too hard on yourself; don't forget that the band isn't a miracle cure because you are going to have to work at it, but most I think you need to remember to be proud of yourself, proud that this month you are doing something for you and you are going to take your life back.

Welcome, and best of luck to all of you!

Newbie here and how the heck do I get the ticker at the bottom of each poster???

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TerriF    9

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Newbie here and how the heck do I get the ticker at the bottom of each poster???

Spoke to soon.....figured it out.

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Spot    20

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MountainMama, thanks for the words of encouragement! And look at yer ticker! You're rockin' the band! I hope to do the same!

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ladyanne    0

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Any one haveing their lap band done in April??? lets be bandster buddys through our jurney :D im so excieted :rolleyes:

Hi I am to have my band done on aril 8th now into the 7 th day of protien shakes or 9 lbs down, at times my stomach hurts and I have 12 days to go, I am nervous and worried, at times, I will be having my surgery in sarnia ontario and I am the one paying so, it is a big deal to me. you can email me at asullusk@rogers.com. I would love to chat with someone who is going through the same thing at about the same time. anne

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Barbara Duncan    0

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Scheduled for April 4th, on the pre op diet and a little hungry. Nervous as hell.

Any one haveing their lap band done in April??? lets be bandster buddys through our jurney :D im so excieted :rolleyes:

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Lynster54    0

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Im very excited to! Mine is scheduled for April 12th.

Any one haveing their lap band done in April??? lets be bandster buddys through our jurney :D im so excieted :rolleyes:

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Lynster54    0

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Mine is scheduled for April 12th. Ive had surgery before so Im not that worried. But youll be fine . How did you get that ticker on your page, If I might ask..lol

Scheduled for April 4th, on the pre op diet and a little hungry. Nervous as hell.

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MeganS1029    1

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I'm scheduled for April 19!!! It is getting close...and so real :lol: Extremely excited but also quite nervous right now.

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brbm6    6

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I have been okayed for my surgery on April 5th, and it is fast approaching. I have been researching all of the Protein sources for mainly after the surgery so I will have a cupboard full and be prepared. The insurance i have is bcbs of tennessee, but I live in Texas..funny huh!

Mine is April 5th too. I have BCBS Tennessee and I live in Texas...small world!

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TWILLED    0

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Saw my surgeon last week and was told that I will probably be banded by the end of April. So excited!! Hope the decision from the insurance company does not burst my bubble. Staying prayerful and keeping my fingers crossed.

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Barbara Duncan    0

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click on my ticker and it will let you choose your own. then you cut and paste to your content on this page. APRIL BAND FOLK ROCK!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS. I wish you a speedy recovery and great success.

Mine is scheduled for April 12th. Ive had surgery before so Im not that worried. But youll be fine . How did you get that ticker on your page, If I might ask..lol

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