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Big day as I was accepted for surgery! My surgery is scheduled for Oct.13th. I have been reading through the forums for several weeks now, but this is my first time participating! I know there will be obstacles ahead, but I am ready to begin my weight loss, or should I say, health gain journey! The forum posts have been very helpful as I have started my journey, so I thank all of you!

A little about me. I have been "big/bigger" all of my life. I was a collegiate athlete and maintained very well during these years. Then, WHAMOOO, as I got older, had children my weight soared. I am a great cook and love to eat so I know this will not be easy. I feel this is a necessity for me and my health. When my Physician suggested Lap Band, I knew right then I was doing it and I have not had second thoughts even once. I have always been told I have a beautiful face and I'm sick of it! I want a beautiful body to go with it! But, most of all, I want to be healthy!

I look forward to this journey and hope I will be as successful as many of you! Your stories are truly inspiring and I can't wait to tell my inspiring story!

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Welcome! I am 3 days post op and feel great! This forum is going to be a great help to me as well. I look forward to learniing more!

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3 days & you feel great? You will have to let me in on your secrets! lol Tell me a little bit about the process for you, what you've been eating, if you are hungry, any pain, etc... Curious to know! Thanks! I hope I am lucky and recover quickly and feel great as well!

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Hello all ive been reading everyone's post and I feel like you guys are family! I am a Newbie here I am still undergoing my pre op work and am waiting on my surgery date! I am currently 265 lbs. I have been heavy all my life. I am 26 years old and DANG I just wanna wear a 2 piece for once in my life! Lol ! I look forward to having you all apart of my weight loss journey and me apart of yours! A few questions I do have. Are you still extremely hungry or does it suppress your appetite any? Getting fills do they hurt? More questions to come ! Lol thanks and God bless!

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