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Hey GG,

I know you are right after Hannaband and myself. Blessings sent your way, and I hope you are only happy excited for Thursday! Will try to post and keep you informed.

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I am getting band May 9 th 2013... I need support as advice please help me :-) I'm excited and afraid.. Tasha

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I am getting band May 9 th 2013... I need support as advice please help me :-) I'm excited and afraid.. Tasha

That day will come quick I was thinking a month ago that the 11th couldn't get here any faster but here we are... You will go through emotions let me tell you... One day you will be excited but than the next day you may be scared :) just try to stay positive and remember this is for a good reason and for your health!! Anytime you have any questions I can try to help! Thursday will be here soon enough for me... And may 9th will be here for you soon enough good luck to you and keep us updated on your journey... :)

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Thanks for all the encouraging words.. Gods blessings to everyone I'm speaking it over all of us we will be fine and reach out goals.... Yeah!!!!

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Hey fellow April 10th surgery pals! I'm scheduled for 11am (10hrs and counting!) and stuck awake not bc I'm nervous but because I can't decide what to wear to the hospital!

Hope my 4/10 surgery buddies have safe surgeries...definitely check in tomorrow when you're feeling up to it! So excited this step of the journey is finally here!

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Not quite the same but as there aren't many in my position I hope you guys don't mind me joining you. I'm getting a band replacement on the 27th April, so will be going through what you guys will be going through, plus some. I could use some hand holding too! And offer holding of others' hands. :)

I don't have to do a liquid diet until 3 days beforehand due to my different circumstances but I did it when I got my band the first time around, so can empathise.

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Not quite the same but as there aren't many in my position I hope you guys don't mind me joining you. I'm getting a band replacement on the 27th April' date=' so will be going through what you guys will be going through, plus some. I could use some hand holding too! And offer holding of others' hands. :)

I don't have to do a liquid diet until 3 days beforehand due to my different circumstances but I did it when I got my band the first time around, so can empathise.[/quote']

Good luck to you! May I ask why you're having a replacement band? I had to be on preop diet for two weeks which wasn't too bad! My surgery is tomorrow I am getting very nervous but still a little excited! It seems like the days flew by for this day... a month ago I couldn't wait and seemed like forever now it's tomorrow lol! Again good luck to you!! :)

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Good luck to you! May I ask why you're having a replacement band? I had to be on preop diet for two weeks which wasn't too bad! My surgery is tomorrow I am getting very nervous but still a little excited! It seems like the days flew by for this day... a month ago I couldn't wait and seemed like forever now it's tomorrow lol! Again good luck to you!! :)

My band is leaking. I've had two ops to resolve it (port replacements) but it's still leaking so it's a full replacement next.

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How do you know when it's leaking?

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I was in the green zone for 3 years, easily maintaining my weight. I'd get the odd 'maintenance' fill annually to keep me well restricted but didn't really have to do anything else.

Then in Jan 2012, I lost all restriction. So went for a fill and after a week I lost restriction again. Next checkup, they withdrew all the Fluid and discovered I'd lost half of what should have been in my band. So there was definitely a leak. I did get tests to eliminate the possibility of a slip and erosion as well and in every other respect, my band is perfectly placed. Just leaking.

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was banded yesterday all went well congrats to u guys that were banded as well new life here we come

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