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Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

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Hello,

I have also read many many threads on this site, I have gathered so much info its incredible.

I am scheduled for Jan the 29th, 2013. When I get nervous, I come here for support.

Everyone of you have helped in one way or another.

I hope that evryone has a safe and happy new year.

Daron

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My surgery date is Jan 9/13 . Today is the first day of my pre-op diet. Best wishes to everyone else!

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Hello folks........Heading in on Thursday - Jan 3rd - for the lap band......mixture of emotions at this point but overall, I am excited at the prospect of a skinnier me!

Wishing you all the very best not only for 2013 but also in your weight loss journey!

:)

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Hello folks........Heading in on Thursday - Jan 3rd - for the lap band......mixture of emotions at this point but overall, I am excited at the prospect of a skinnier me!

Wishing you all the very best not only for 2013 but also in your weight loss journey!

:)

I'm happy for you Lynner99. Praying for a safe surgery. Please keep us posted on your progress. I have 29 more days...Band date is 30 January! Happy New Year...Happy New YOU!!! :)

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My surgery date is 1/14. I'm nervous and wishing it was all over. Good luck to all of us...hope everyone's surgery goes well.

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Yay January 2013! My journey started in October so this actually seems like a whirlwind for me. Luckily had been thinking about it for a long time before. My date is January 9, and I'm super excited and nervous. I hadn't really thought about all the steps of this journey until recently: pre-op, op, post-op, fills, losing, and, finally, maintenance. It all seemed so impossible--I kept wondering if I could even lose weight, or if there was no way I could ever be thinner (just paranoia I know). But now, on day 7 of my pre-op diet I'm down 8.8 pounds, which seems like a miracle. And now I know I can do it because I am. And that certainty in myself a bigger gift than the weight loss. Being able to believe myself is what will get me through all the ups and downs this journey will have.

Good luck to us all. 2013 is our year!

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I'm scheduled for jan 25th!!! :) thx for starting this thread!!!!!

I am on the 10th! I am excited for all of us !!!

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I am scheduled for Jan 31. I have been approve since Oct but wanted to wait until after the holidays as I did some traveling and have two small girls and a lot of Santa responsibilities!

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Hello, I don't have a date yet, but it is this month sometime. Should vet my surgery date this week. Glad this thread was opened. Good luck to everyone!

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I'm scheduled for jan 25th!!! :) thx for starting this thread!!!!!

Hey, you're a few days ahead of me. Keep us posted on your success story!

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Started Pre-Op about a week from tomorrow.. I have to say it really isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.. craving sweets but nothing as bad as the first couple of days! But I do have to say is the 10th can't get here any faster!! HAHA how is everyone else doing?!

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