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Hiya :)

I am so happy I found these forums. Joined today and it has already been such a big help! I'm Kay, and I am pre-op. I have my surgery date for Oct. 23rd and I am nervous like crazy. Reading a lot of people saying that they don't feel the restriction has me feeling a bit discouraged. But.... any helpful tips will be GREATLY appreciated! I am so very excited... to finally get my life back. My weight has held me back from doing everything I love for to long. If anyone is willing to be a mentor.. shoot me a message anytime!! :) I could use the help. Have a great night all.. Hope to get to know many of you! :D

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Congrats! Keep reading and learning. Keep some paper and jot down questions to take with you to the doc. Make him give you his thoughts / answers. Good luck on your journey! :)

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Hello! Welcome! Please don't be discouraged by hearing people say they don't yet feel restriction. It is a process that takes time to achieve and should be done slowly. Often it takes a few visits before it is just right. Many surgeons want to fill conservatively rather than risk overfilling, so it takes patients going home and eating and coming back with feedback for the surgeon. Based on patient information received, he will then adjust the next fill as he deems appropriate. If he fills too much, it is often hard for the patient to keep food down and can leave the patient hungry and frustrated. It is not uncommon to hear people say they haven't found restriction yet, but they will find it in due time!

I wish you lots of luck on your lap band journey. You'll do great! Read some of the success stories for encouragement. People are super supportive here, and no question is silly or off limits. We really do try to help and support one another. My best advice would be to read, read, read and try to get as much information as you can. Staying informed and knowledgeable can really take the edge of the nervousness! (Although, being nervous is perfectly normal!) Pretty soon, that nervousness will turn to excitement as you see the weight come off. Good luck!!!

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Thanks so much for that, and I will!! :)

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Hello...

Congrats ....I have not wished one day since I got banded that I had done this with out the band....This has been the best thing I have done for myself in yrs....

Sure there have been a few days I wished the weight would come off faster..but heck its coming off...and I have never felt as happy and fit as I do today...

Good Luck and yes this forum keeps me motivated....

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Welcome to LBT! I too am pre-op, Oct 15 .

I've been stalking this forum for months before I joined and know have been here daily for 7mths.

You will find a lot of very friendly people, who are full of knowledge, support & inspiration. Oh ya, some craziness too.

Hope you post often & best wishes on your journey!

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Welcome destnynee1, best wishes on your journey. You are close to starting a new ay of life! This is a great place to be for help! Karen

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Thank you all. I am soooo Ready to begin my new life and journey and kick the old one bye bye! :)

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Congrats! If you need some support the chat rooms is a good place to talk to people that have been banded.

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