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I started a new thread under support groups in California. Might want to check if I did it right.

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You did it correctly

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Arpil 26th here...

Exactly 11 months before turning 40..I have dreaded getting older lol...but now I cant wait to turn 40...im looking forward to 40 as if I was turning 21 again!

liquid diet will start on the 19th...we just scheduled everything yesterday so they are sending me the info in the mail as far as what to have during that week before...After the band the liquid week wont be so bad i dont think cuz i wont feel so hot anyway..but the week before the surgery scares me lol

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I'm having mine also on the 20th:) best of luck 2 all.

Tracey Sher

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April 16th is the date of my banding!! Actually, it's the first day of my Spring Break. Yes, I am a teacher...no beach this Spring Breat for me! Love being in this group and learning all the different tips and suggestions everyone has to give! I start my liquid diet (10 days total) on April 6. First 7 days are liquids and last 3 days are Clear Liquids. I'm somewhat nervous about beginning the liquid diet. I've heard the first 3 days are the worse and if you can get over those, the last few days are not so bad. I may be doing alot of writing on here trying to occupy myself! :)

Bandtastic - NO liquid diet???

By the way...I LOVE the tickers measuring weight loss. I went to Ticker Factory and made one, but I can't get it to post right. Can someone help me?

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Copy the ink and the paste it in your signature area. It will translate as the ticker.

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April 20 for me after 3 denials with insurance and going self pay. Actually a relief to just get on with it. I'm excited, scared, and in the last week of "last meal" mentality before liquid diet. I think right choice for me and WILL be successful. Best of luck to all. I've been looking for the springster one but some reason having problem finding.

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I am from Fontana Cal but am willing to travel for a support group is there one out there?

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Snielson we are in the beginning stages of putting something together around irvine. That's b an awfully long drive for u but u r more than welcome to participate/join in

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I am starting a 2 Protein Shakes and a dinner of small portions 3 days before the surgery...I can see all the different approaches by surgeons to the pre op diet. Mine only asked for above. But if having gastric bypass they are requring 10 days of liquids.< /p>

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Mine is April 26th and I live in a small town in colorado there are no other support groups here so i am looking for some friends and a buddy also!!

Hi there, I am having my band on April 24th 2012. Hope all goes well.

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On day five of Optifast doing good my husband had Mexican last night. It smelled so good! I was. Strong though and today fit into pants I couldn't wear last week. I am counting down to my two clear liquid days do I can have some variety.

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Suppose to get banded on April 23 super geeked can't wait.

I am going to get banded on April 24th 2012. Let's stay intouch n see how it goes.

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I am going to get banded on April 24th 2012. Let's stay intouch n see how it goes.

I'm down friend me. ^_^ I would love to see everyones progress. Mine is this coming up wed. So close!

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Hi There, I'm do to have surgery April 2, scared, nervous, different emotions right now. More scared oof the pain afterwards

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