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Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

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sheriah    0

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Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

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Lots of encouraging advice all over the board. There is a section with success stories, before and after pictures and lots of threads talk about the surgery and the aftermath. I was excited and nervous for my surgery. It has been all good so far with the first week after surgery being a bit harder for me than some, it still wasn't unbearable. Nearly 3 weeks out and I am feeling like myself, losing weight, feeling MUCH better after the weight loss, having small non scale victories like smaller clothes and such. Just read around the site and you can find lots of inspiration and help. Good luck to you.

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sheriah    0

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Thank you!

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DMDubey76    1

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Hey there!

My surgery is also set for 10/18. I start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet tomorrow (10/4). GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF US!

I can't say I'm really nervous, isn't that crazy? I'm excited, that's for sure. More nervous about my success rather than the surgery itself.

-Deana

Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

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Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

My date is 11/28 !! so i will be looking at all you october banders for support! i am really nervous but excited mostly! just think of how you will be this time next year! or even a few months from now, concentrate on that bit rather than the surgery! This is just the beginning of a new life for you! one small little hurdle, you will be put to sleep, then 1...2...3... and its all done.. well as far as it concerns us anyway!! so best of luck, try to calm your nerves and imagine all the good things coming out of this amazing once in a lifetime experience! better health, longer life, better looks! more confidence, and the ability to lead a normal happy life looking and feeling AMAZING!!

and keep in contact with all us fellow bandees if it helps!

GOOD LUCK!!!! IT WILL ALL BE FINE!! xx

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DM I would like to stay in touch since we're starting.preop diet and surgery together!I'm excited too. Nervous about starting preop tomorrow but so happy!!! Also to the princess :),thanks for the well wishes.Looking forward to the journey. I'm glad to meet people talking the same journey.I now don't feel by myself.

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lrs    1

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being banded that day as well

good luck to us

can't wait

Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

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sheriah    0

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Wow, two besides me going in on same day. I'm,feeling encouraged! Thanks guys!

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Being banded 10/18,nervous. Anyone banded with encouraging advice?

I am being banded on 10/17 and started my pre-op diet yesterday. I have to say I am excited as well. The surgeon doing my surgery did my gall-bladder surgery back in 1996 and I have complete confidence in him. The pre-op diet is not as hard as I thought it would be. The hardest part is the caffeine withdrawal. I went cold-turkey and boy did I get a headache!

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i know i miss my diet coke

I am being banded on 10/17 and started my pre-op diet yesterday. I have to say I am excited as well. The surgeon doing my surgery did my gall-bladder surgery back in 1996 and I have complete confidence in him. The pre-op diet is not as hard as I thought it would be. The hardest part is the caffeine withdrawal. I went cold-turkey and boy did I get a headache!

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I was banded September 29th :P . I was nervous up until a few days before surgery. I began to get excited. My surgery was a breeze, spent a couple of days on the couch and slept a lot. Now, I'm five days in, I am going by all the post-op rules and feeling good overall. So far I can say it was worth it. I researched LapBand surgery and knew it is right for me.

Now, if you truly believe its right for you, go for it.

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sheriah    0

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Thank you!

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lrs    1

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i know what you mean

my head wants to hit the desk i am so tired

went cold turkey as well

I am being banded on 10/17 and started my pre-op diet yesterday. I have to say I am excited as well. The surgeon doing my surgery did my gall-bladder surgery back in 1996 and I have complete confidence in him. The pre-op diet is not as hard as I thought it would be. The hardest part is the caffeine withdrawal. I went cold-turkey and boy did I get a headache!

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lrs    1

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so glad to hear that you are doing well

and that you are happy you made the right choice

I was banded September 29th :P . I was nervous up until a few days before surgery. I began to get excited. My surgery was a breeze, spent a couple of days on the couch and slept a lot. Now, I'm five days in, I am going by all the post-op rules and feeling good overall. So far I can say it was worth it. I researched LapBand surgery and knew it is right for me.

Now, if you truly believe its right for you, go for it.

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