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I had my preop appointments today and everything is good to go. I was so anxious and nervous about this process and now I feel like nothing is going to stop me and I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life. I was anxious due to the amount of the surgery but when I saw my out of pocket expenses through insurance, I actually smiled. So here I go, no turning back. June 24th here I come!!!

By the way, my B-day is July 4th, what a way to Celebrate a birthday. :)

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Mine is also the 23rd. I can't wait! Good luck! I had to do a 14 liquid diet, but only found out I was doing the surgery 10 days before, so lucky me.:)

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Hi everyone! My band date is the 23rd. That seems to be a popular day for surgery!

I live in South Georgia but am having surgery done in Jacksonville because my insurance requires a Certificate of Excellence in Bariatrics.

Little freaked because I have a fusion in my neck which limits my mobility and the anesthesiologist says he wants to put the tube down my throat prior to sedation. I keep telling myself that I fought tooth and nail to get this surgery and I can do this. It's still scary.

I did low carb for two weeks and now I am on liquids for 2 1/2 days before surgery. I came out of Walmart (went to get Jello - big whoo) and smelled the Chinese restaurant and almost went down on one knee it smelled so good! :) This too shall pass!

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Hi, I'm late joining in! I'm going to get my band on 6/29. I plan to take a week off from work. I'm hoping its not too painful as I am a big baby.

My greatest fear is that it won't work, but I think its b/c I've been so heavy for many years that I can't even imagine looking normal. :blink:

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I'm also joining late! Not sure if I should be in this group or the July one but both seem super friendly! My surgery date is June 30 and I am on a 2 week liquid diet - Myoplex all the way.

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ive heard about this. how do yougo about getting it?

I'm getting banded on the 30th and can't wait. My days are going by so slow. Has anyone had the Lap Band and actually received the notification card that let's restaurants know you have a band. This seems like a cool thing so that when I go out I can get smaller portions

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it will work ! just put your mind to it. i came from my first drs visit today and i lost 13 lbs my surgery was the 13th. i am so excited.

Hi, I'm late joining in! I'm going to get my band on 6/29. I plan to take a week off from work. I'm hoping its not too painful as I am a big baby.

My greatest fear is that it won't work, but I think its b/c I've been so heavy for many years that I can't even imagine looking normal. :blink:

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Had my surgery this morning, and have been chillin' in my hospital room all day. Just finally figured out how to log in here on my phone. ;)

Everything seems to have gone great. They're happy with my recovery progress so far. Right now I'm mainly uncomfortable and HUNGRY! Can't have anything more than sucks of Water off of some sort of sponge lollypop until tomorrow. I've gotten pretty good at peeing in a bottle...

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Looking for any June 2011 bandits!! My date is June 20th and looking for fellow bandsters to keep me company! I could use support and hopefully I can help support someone else! :)

kristi in houston, texas B)

Hi Kittyforet! I was banded June 15th. Going to read through this thread and see who else was banded in June. Can't wait to meet you all! Please feel free to friend me. Let's keep in touch!

- Leilani

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My surgery is 6/27 too, looking forward to getting it over and done with. :) Best wishes!! Tina

'My surgery is one week away - 6/27. I have so much nervous energy. I didn't go to bed until 5 this morning. I'm just so excited to get on with this. As for post op stories.......I think there are lots of people out there like Roziecakes that do really well because they DO EXACTLY what their doctors ask them to do. Keep a positive attitude and you'll do just fine. My surgeon said I should have less pain than when I had my gallbladder removed, and truthfully that was no biggie.

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So how are all you June bandsters doing? I see several of you who have had surgery already....Good luck to those gettign banded this week and next ;)

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ive heard about this. how do yougo about getting it?

I read on the website that you should get temp card from package at time of surgery or if you go to the website and register for the my lapband journey, once registered you can click on the left side where it says notification card.

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My surgery is 6/27 too, looking forward to getting it over and done with. :) Best wishes!! Tina

5 days Tina! Are you excited? I noticed your username IDteacher03..Do you teach 3rd grade? The reason I ask is because I teach 3rd grade! What a coincidence that would be!

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Hi everyone!! Pre-op diet is going as good as it can :D . I'm starving, but I'm also losing weight!!!!! So excited about that. My band is scheduled for JUNE 30TH. Message me if you need a buddy, anyone else on the pre-op and about to starve :P ??!! lol

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OMG.....its the day after tomorrow. don't know if i'm scared or excited. i know for sure i will be glad when its done and i can start my new life. good luck everyone else xxx

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