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Good to know. Thanks for replying Charles. Have a great evening!

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Welcome and good luck to all you newbies! Walk as much as you can. Just follow your doctors food plan. They are all different with food types, amounts and how often. You will have to find what works for you especially when you really start exercising and get off the Liquid Protein. When you start getting fills, don't base the need on hunger if you are still drinking your Protein. Good luck and enjoy your new found excitement!

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Really nervous. Going in for a seminar on Tuesday 4/23/13. Tired of living with my weight issues.. So' date=' obviously I'm a newbie here. Can anyone tell me what to expect during the seminar and how long does it take to get the approval and pre-op appt .[/quote']

My insurance only required one health issue and a psychological release. I was 6 weeks from seminar to banding today. 4/16/13

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Super excited!! April couldn't get here any faster!!! I'm ready for this change in my life!!

My surgery is scheduled for April 22

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My surgery is scheduled for April 22

Congrats please keep us posted on how everything goes!!! Also congratulations on your new journey!! ;)

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Hello everyone!

I'm scheduled for this Friday(April 19)... I'm nervous, but excited. My doctor did not put me on a liquid diet, just no sugar and lots of Protein. Has anyone out there had this same type of pre op?

Also, I'm looking to lose 45-60lbs. I'm only 5"2 and weigh in at 210 give or take. My BMI is 39.5 and I'm self pay. Is there anyone out there that needs or had the band done with my similarities?...again, I'm nervous, but hope this is one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health....hope to hear from someone soon...Thanks!....Sistercin

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Hi sistercin! I'm also getting banded Friday! I'm 5'7" and my starting weight was 210. I'm down to 198. I have degenerative arthritis in my back and I had back surgery in May of last year. So my neurosurgeon advised me to be on low side of my height weight scale. I'm shooting for 130. I'm paying for mine also. High Protein liquid diet.....it sucks. Good luck to you!

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Tomorrow is the day! I started in October at 285, dropped 10lbs and also lost another 14 in the last 2 weeks. My goal weight is 165--haven't been there since Jr high many years ago. My biggest motivation is my boys (3yrs and 3 months) and that I don't want them to grow up seeing an inactive man as their role model. Also I do not want to set them up to have such an unhealthy relationship with food as I had. Good luck to all other bandsters this week and otherwise.

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My surgery is scheduled for April 22

Me to!!!

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Hello everyone!

I'm scheduled for this Friday(April 19)... I'm nervous' date=' but excited. My doctor did not put me on a liquid diet, just no sugar and lots of Protein. Has anyone out there had this same type of pre op?

Also, I'm looking to lose 45-60lbs. I'm only 5"2 and weigh in at 210 give or take. My BMI is 39.5 and I'm self pay. Is there anyone out there that needs or had the band done with my similarities?...again, I'm nervous, but hope this is one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health....hope to hear from someone soon...Thanks!....Sistercin[/quote']

My surgery is the same day. I have a similar diet also. A modified Atkins for 30 days prior. Lost 18 so far. I am not complaining about my pre op diet at all. I had it easy compared to others. I am looking to loose 70 pounds.

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Hello everyone!

I'm scheduled for this Friday(April 19)... I'm nervous, but excited. My doctor did not put me on a liquid diet, just no sugar and lots of Protein. Has anyone out there had this same type of pre op?

Also, I'm looking to lose 45-60lbs. I'm only 5"2 and weigh in at 210 give or take. My BMI is 39.5 and I'm self pay. Is there anyone out there that needs or had the band done with my similarities?...again, I'm nervous, but hope this is one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health....hope to hear from someone soon...Thanks!....Sistercin

I am 5"3 and weigh 200 and I am also a self pay..I have a family history of really bad weight issues and I am trying not to follow in their footsteps. I know just how you feel! I am scheduled 4/24. Good luck.

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How is everyone who was banded in April doing? I was banded April 5th and it does get better every day! I am excited that I am finally able to lay on my side for a little while in the morning. I can't wait until I can sleep on my side all night. I am not a happy back sleeper! I am having a hard time with low carb mushy foods. Canned foods like chili and Soup are so high in sodium that I find I do not lose weight on days that I eat those. I went back to liquid diet for a day and yesterday I incorporated 1/2 cup of fat-free refried Beans with 2% cheese and a little sour cream and I was down this morning. :) Hooray for beans! Sorry family! LOL I have lost 23.4 pounds since March 25th when I started my pre-op diet. Since surgery I have lost 8 pounds. I am so excited about this journey. I think that being a self-pay patient really helps keep me focused on why I did this. I still have the food demons in my head but my bill for surgery keeps me accountable! LOL

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I am!!!! As long as all my insurance stuff comes together in time im scheduled 4/25 and im counting down the days!!

I am also scheduled April 25th!

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