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Hello all,

I am new to the website. I am pre-op and waiting on a surgery date. I look forward to sharing and learning with you all. I am so ready for this journey to a healthier and happier life teeth_smile.gif

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Welcome Sweetpea I was banded 12/29. I am a newbie also, this is a fabulous site everyone has been a great help. This is the place to come to for answers you don't want to bother your doc about.

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Thanks, Laddie. I was referred to this website from one of my support group members. I have been browsing and have found it so informative. It feels good to read so many success stories, after hearing so many horror stories about the band. Congrats on your new life. How are you doing after your surgery?

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Sweetpea I am doing great thanks for asking. I have my first post-op tomorrow. I began this journey at 311#. I had to do a minimum of 3 months weight loss (WW) for insurance approval and other tests. I weighed 270# at pre-op on 12/22. Today I am at 258.8#, I know this will slow after next week when I go to mushies but slow and steady wins our goals.

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Welcome!

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Wow! Laddie1229, you are doing great! Congratulations. I am at 225, and I don't have to lose any before surgery. I have my psych appointment next week and I will be done with my checklist, so hopefully I will bave a surgery date within the next few weeks. You seem to be losing fairly quickly, and I hope I have similar success. I wasn't so sure about Lapband and got a little discouraged with the average 1-2lbs loss a week, but slow and steady is okay for me too. I am a little terrified of gastric bypass, so the band it is for me.

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The bypass is too drastic for me. Two family members had it done. One changed her life style and eating habits and has done very well. The other didn't and has gained back half of the weight she lost. Thanks for the kind words.

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