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I'm done! The two year journey to get banded was over Friday the third. Now I'm on the rest of the journey to a healthy me. I'm down 24 pounds from preop dieting. That leaves 70 to 80 pounds to go. I'm ready to get well into this segment of the journey.

This weekend has not been bad. I Stayed high most of the weekend from my Dr 's well prescribed loritab.

I have not told my parents or extended family about the surgery. I figure anouther 20 or 30 pounds they will start to ask. I don't have a supportive relationship with family. Or I should say extended family so its not like I lean on them much. That's what my bride is for anyway! She has been supportive and amazing throughout.

On the ney sayer front. A cousin who is an OR nurse called me Saturday to ask how I was doing and how he couldn't believe I had "THAT PROCEDURE " done. His wife is also an OR nurse and works at the hospital I had my surgery. After his 2 or 3 condescending remarks about lap band failure and maintenance required to be successful I decided to discuss the hippa law. I'm quite sure I made my point.

To the rest of the August bandsters, good luck and don't sweat it. So much more to say but the loritab is taking my thoughts and concentration.

Mike

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Hi everyone I see there are a lot of new names to add to the Roll call will post an updated list in the morning Good luck to the folks scheduled in the morning I am sending prayers, hugs, & love your way to everyone recovery from last weeks surgery I hope you are recovery quickly without much pain

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I fell off Aug 31. Good luck to those getting banded today. Everyone please post your post- op status and experiences!! Praying.

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Sounds like you've had a real rough time' date='well done for going for it. You are the day before me so we will be able to compare notes on how we are doing. Jacqui x[/quote']

Thanks jax. I'm at my final nutrition appointment now. I'm excited but nervous

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Tomorrow is the day! I can't believe it is almost here.

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WOW....A lot of names to add today there is a August 2012 Bandster group try to join so we can all learn how to stay on track together Good luck to everyone

02AUG-Megan25, Jellyfish :D congrats

03AUG-MikeB, Kiatierose, dianalyn, SibleyNP :D Congrats

06AUG-cmk9, Rojasonoli, Rachel1978, cshoe12164 :D Congrats

07AUG-ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, sadiebrown

08AUG-Fat_Librarian, Westie love

09AUG-Stokesmommy, jellybean_2124

10AUG-MsGirl1271, Pheath

11AUG-naomi82

12AUG-Sarahemma94

13AUG-Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04

14AUG-abrinson889

15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin,

17AUG-indigochild76

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970

29AUG- joann852

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115

Congrats to everyone

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:( forgot my name wahhhhh lol

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Oh no. My name fell off the list!! Oh well it's Aug. 8th. Getting butterflies!

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:( forgot my name wahhhhh lol

i'm sorry what is your date

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WOW....A lot of names to add today there is a August 2012 Bandster group try to join so we can all learn how to stay on track together Good luck to everyone

02AUG-Megan25, Jellyfish, jschulgs :D congrats

03AUG-MikeB, Kiatierose, dianalyn, SibleyNP :D Congrats

06AUG-cmk9, Rojasonoli, Rachel1978, cshoe12164 :D Congrats

07AUG-ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, sadiebrown

08AUG-Fat_Librarian, Westie love, CB2

09AUG-Stokesmommy, jellybean_2124

10AUG-MsGirl1271, Pheath

11AUG-naomi82

12AUG-Sarahemma94

13AUG-Irhodes46, Mom2 4kidos, MszShaye, farmgirl04

14AUG-abrinson889

15AUG-DeAna N, clarks4Willie, Beautiful-B, sews4fun, Roxygirl

16AUG-Mysticoutback, chunkydunkin', FernandinaGin,

17AUG-indigochild76

20AUG-Gigi_Girl, Jlpick30, Pinkskyy84, Bust

21AUG-cassiem93, pjsurratt

22AUG-ladygardner, pjenkinson1970, prettysmart1913, Kirsten 46038, 2bhotagain

23AUG-Missymobaby, tflemon67, LissaH, lisastill, JasonCanDoit!

24AUG-Michele1975, EverythingToGain

27AUG-binab, mrslogan0612

28AUG-slojo67, 67jax, pjenkins1970

29AUG- joann852

30AUG-yourshoesareuntied, trishkaczsassycass830

31AUG-MissE44, Nanu, dean7115

Congrats to everyone

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My surgery is scheduled for 8/20 and I am so excited and can hardly wait. Ready to start my new healthy life

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I hope: ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, & sadiebrown have all the prayers for their upcoming surgeries tomorrow. Keep us in touch...

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I've received my approval after denial appeal now the dr just need to submit my fmla paperwork. I'm scheduled for 8-13 1 week to go. I've been on my presurgery diet since July 19th no weight loss and definetly tired of it but I'm being good I have not broken. I think I'm more scared of the 2 week post-op diet Protein no carbs blended.

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