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Are you ready for a New Life ?

That's all that need be said.

Because that is what it is going to be..

Shirley.

Welcome to the Losers Bench.......

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When I get nervous I try to focus on the things that I won't miss about being this weight. I realize that I would be holding on to a life that I don't want - instead I want to put all my energy and faith into what can and will be. I deserve it and I believe each of you do too.

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I'm APPROVED and my surgery date is 10/27!!! I'm so excited and congratulations to everyone!! :lol:

The 27th is my date too! Not too much longer!

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I'm APPROVED and my surgery date is 10/27!!! I'm so excited and congratulations to everyone!! :lol:

The 27th is my date too! Not too much longer!

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Oh awesome I'm also on 10/27

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Good luck all!!! Tomorrow at 6am is my time...super scared, nervous, excited all in one. I'll try and get on tomorrow to give you my experience of what surgery day is like. rolleyes.gif

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Ok so I need to vent and maybe some support. I am at work today and overall it has been a good day, then at 4:15, the surgeons office calls me. They tell me that I need to go to an ENT.

Backstory: i have had a weird tongue allergy since I was a child, I can't eat anything citrusy without my tounge swelling a bit and being very sore. This includes fruits, walnuts, sprite, some alchoc beverages, etc. This runs in my family, my dad has it as does one of his sisters.

Return to the call: they say that I need to go see an ENT so be can determine how severe my allergies are and if it will make my throat close off or not. I understand why they want this, but I have had this all my life a d nothing life threading has ever come out of it. My surgery is in 1 week and I was lucky that I was able to get in to see one tomorrow. However if they want to do food testing on me my surgery could be postponed. I M just frustrated. Thanks for letting me vent!!

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I got banded today and I have to say I feel better than I deserve! My doctor , dr choi and the staff were great. My only anxiety was praying my blood pressre was good because tha. Is what canceled my procedure on Sept 2. Waking up was a little tough and edge of nausea. But once I got home in my bed I was rather good. My pain Is about a 4 but is tolerable. Would rather not take pain meeds cause it will make me nauseas. End of note it was a good experience and I was given a lot of encouragement that this was a good thing I did and I will be very successful. So will you. sleep well and stay in touch.

fantastic you are doing well. Sleep....drink...recover....

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Ok so I need to vent and maybe some support. I am at work today and overall it has been a good day, then at 4:15, the surgeons office calls me. They tell me that I need to go to an ENT.

Backstory: i have had a weird tongue allergy since I was a child, I can't eat anything citrusy without my tounge swelling a bit and being very sore. This includes fruits, walnuts, sprite, some alchoc beverages, etc. This runs in my family, my dad has it as does one of his sisters.

Return to the call: they say that I need to go see an ENT so be can determine how severe my allergies are and if it will make my throat close off or not. I understand why they want this, but I have had this all my life a d nothing life threading has ever come out of it. My surgery is in 1 week and I was lucky that I was able to get in to see one tomorrow. However if they want to do food testing on me my surgery could be postponed. I M just frustrated. Thanks for letting me vent!!

Why would citrus be a concern? nuts are a normal "allergy" interesting why they would want you to be tested....ONE WEEK OUT..(holy cow)...thinking of you and hope it will result in nothing!

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Good morning everyone!!

Today is THE day!! I am soo nervous!! Thank you all for the encouragement and help along the way!

Tell ya'll all about it soon :D

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Thats cool ! You October BandSisters all look at each others dates, and you will pick out your true sister from another Mother !

In other words,,,, in BandLand ,,, your soul sisters, and brothers.

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Had surgery yesterday, everything went great, good luck all you fellow octobersters!

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Why would citrus be a concern? nuts are a normal "allergy" interesting why they would want you to be tested....ONE WEEK OUT..(holy cow)...thinking of you and hope it will result in nothing!

They said that it's something about the anestasia, if you have certain food allergies then you may have complications with going under. I'll update you guys after my appointment today. It is at 3:15 central time so wish me luck!

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I got scheduled for the 13th! I am excited and nervous. I just found out that I have to stay overnight and that doesn't make me very happy, but at least I have a date!!

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Hello Everyone!

My surgery should have already been done and over with by now, I had my first consultation back in Feb. and did everything my insurance company wanted me to do but of course they denied me at first. I gave up hope then. I figured why appeal it just to get shot down again? I made myself accept the fact I'd just be overweight by whole life. One day at work I got a random phone call from my surgen telling me he submitted my appeal for me and got it approved! I'm so happy I get to finally have it done. My surgery is scheduled Oct 17th :). I haven't really had any instructions yet on a pre op diet but I'm trying to drop some old habits ( again ) and practice what I know is needed after the surgery! I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to sharing this journey with you :)

I am also scheduled for October 17th and I am really excited! I was not prescribed a pre-op diet but a co-worker had her band done in August and she gave me a copy of hers. Good luck to you!

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