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Anyone else getting banded in December? If so lets keep in touch until our day.

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    • Banjo257
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      Still very punchy from meds but I need to thank oll of you for training me and prepping me to reach the starting line of this marathon. You are appreciated by my family and me very much. Can't ke

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      I'm new here, my surgery is the 28th. Congrats to all that have already been banded this month!! I enjoy reading your thoughts and experiences, it gives me confidence Thanks

    • Banjo257
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      Hey December banders! Was just thinking how hapy I am I decided to get banded. Sometimes at the end of the year I get bummed because I still struggle with my #1demon-weight! Who else is happy? If y

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    im on day 8 it does get easier

    hey ,just thought id check in hoe r u doing with your preop diet hasn it got any easier ,im on day 13 its starting to get hard again just have to stay focused

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    I actually have not started yet.. I start on the 19th.. 7 day pre op diet.

    I know it is going to be really hard with the holidays...

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    December 17th!! Im nervous' date=' excited!!! Freaking out!! Omg!![/quote']

    I'm on the 17th to !! Yea for us! How us your liquid diet going ?

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    I'm getting banded Dec. 27th and I'm terrified!

    I'm December 17 and so excited and terrified!

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    Thanks! Good Luck to you! Where do u live?? I'm in Dallas' date=' Tx[/quote']

    I'm in Denton very close to Dallas

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    Day 14 of the pre-op diet and 15 pounds down!!!! :D

    Seeing those numbers go down make this pre-op phase a bit easier … another week and 2 days to go!

    How are all the newly banded doing this weekend??

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    Ladies I wish us ALL the very BEST!!!!

    Our time is coming and I want to say CONGRATS ... please keep us updated with ur journey!!!

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    Please tell me anyone suffering from headaches? I can only take Tylenol and I hardly EVER get headaches. Do you think it's the pre op diet?

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    Headaches could be from not having caffeine if you intake caffeine usually

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    Hello all. I was banded 12/4. 11 pounds do far since 48 hours pre-op diet. On clear fluids until next drs appt on Thursday.

    Best wishes to all from Miami!!

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    Hi Everyone~

    New girl in town! I'm from Pittsburgh, PA, and I'm getting my surgery next Thursday, December 13th. I'm so excited! I'm glad I found this website, as the people are so knowledgeable and friendly! I'm looking forward to keeping in touch with all of you.

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    Please tell me anyone suffering from headaches? I can only take Tylenol and I hardly EVER get headaches. Do you think it's the pre op diet?

    Lack of caffeine and lack of sugar.

    Never been a fan of tylemol, but I'lll get use to it.

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    Well girls, yesterday I went to Tampa to get my pre-ops done I am being banded on 12/14 at 10:30! Labs, EKG, and chest x-ray done. Still on protein shakes, water, crystal light, jello, and broth! Only 6 days to go! On Dec 14, my new life begins!

    Congrats to all December gals!

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    Congrats and good luck!! That's my date also. Lets keep in touch. Second day pre op besides the headaches I'm feeling a lot better than yesterday. I was starving and had a massive headache. I am allowed to 3 oz of fish or chicken which takes the heat off a little

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