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Words Of Encouragement For All The Newbie?S

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lassie    247

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Words of encouragement for all the newbie’s. Most of us were very nervous when we started this journey. For me all the tests were so overwhelming, heart, lungs, sleep apnea, ect. I thought it was taking forever. Then I had to do a six month nutrition class for my insurance to kick in, when I had finished the six months the insurance said I had lost to much weight ( I was five pounds under their guidelines ) so I did not qualify anymore. I was devastated; I gained back seven pounds and had the hospital resubmit the claim. I was approved and had my surgery on May 24th 2012.

We are all going to have our challenges- just know that it was all worth it. I was also overwhelmed by what to eat and drink and was so worried that I could not do it that I would look like a fool for getting this band and still not lose weight. I am 65 years old so this is like a last chance for me to get it right. You know what? I did get it right, I am losing about a pound a week and now can cross my legs and get into smaller pants but the best part is my self esteem is way better and my husband is so proud of me. Remember the band is just a tool you have to do the work but it is way easier than I expected. Looking back I almost gave up because of all the stuff and the insurance company, it took me a full year to have the surgery, and guess what it now seems like the time flew so do not give up keep trying to be the best you can be.

God Bless

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lauradevans    52

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As a newbie (banding 10/24) THANKS! I need to read all the positves I can. I know there are many here that are supportive, I just have to learn to click of the negative post and NOT read them.

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lassie    247

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I was reading posts from young ladies that sounded like they were getting discouraged and overwhelmed by the whole process so I thought I would give them a little lift and help them along.

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Awesome. Thanks for encouragement Lassie! My date is 10/30, and even though I'm excited, I too am afraid of screwing it up - at 55 feeling same way about having to get it right now. So positives are really appreciated!

By the way, do I have to give up coffee? :)

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Awesome. Thanks for encouragement Lassie! My date is 10/30, and even though I'm excited, I too am afraid of screwing it up - at 55 feeling same way about having to get it right now. So positives are really appreciated!

By the way, do I have to give up coffee? :)

Do you have to give up coffee? A lot of dr's don't recommend caffeine post band, but mine says everything in moderation. What you will have to lessen tho is the fancy coffee drinks (like frapps and such) at the coffee shops. They have a whole meals worth of calories in them. 3 yrs post band and I still have my 1-2 cups of coffee everyday. About twice a week I splurge at Dutch Bros (a drive thru coffee place in the Northwest) and get a skinny iced caramelizer. It's about 120 calories. Since I don't count calories, it fits right in! Yummy! I'm craving one now!

Marci

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ElleG    394

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Nothing left to say, but "amen". :)

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lassie    247

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Awesome. Thanks for encouragement Lassie! My date is 10/30, and even though I'm excited, I too am afraid of screwing it up - at 55 feeling same way about having to get it right now. So positives are really appreciated!

By the way, do I have to give up coffee? :)

I did not give up coffee or my Starbucks Latte's just went to mostly Decaf. :)

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lassie    247

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on the Latte's I have skinney milk and no flavor :)

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