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Getting banded July 26th & BMI 32

txgirl10326

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txgirl10326    28

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Anyone who is a low bandster and getting banded at the end of July? Would love to have a buddy to go through this with :)

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ms kat    25

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Anyone who is a low bandster and getting banded at the end of July? Would love to have a buddy to go through this with <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Hi! I am also a 32BMI and am having the surgery Aug 5th....close enough? How are you doing with reading all of these blogs? I am anxious nervous scared excited all rolled into one hot mess! Lol.

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txgirl10326    28

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LOL I was telling a co-worker that the other day...that I am way excited...but getting really nervous reading everyone's blogs and concerns. I guess I am psyching myself out! LOL

I am just ready for July 26th to get here! I am ready to start my journey!

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ms kat    25

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Good luck to you , your first so I am going to follow you and we can do this together through this blog. I will give you all the support and encouragement that I can! I am nervous of the pain and thinking something is wrong...ugh. I need to stop over thinking every little thing! I am in NY, and you?

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txgirl10326    28

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LOL I am the same wayyy. I overthink EVERYTHING. But I have seen both my parents go through this transformation...so I have seen the good and bad sides. I am up for the challenge if the end result is regaining my happiness and getting to a healthy BMI. I am excited for the journey! Andd I live in Texas!

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txgirl10326    28

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Eeekkk!! Getting banded in 9 days!! Staring PreOp diet on Friday!! Getting anxious/nervous/excited...etc :)

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ms kat    25

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Eeekkk!! Getting banded in 9 days!! Staring PreOp diet on Friday!! Getting anxious/nervous/excited...etc <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Oh congrats! You will do just great! Keep your eyes on the prize, good luck and keep us posted as to your post op. I start preop diet tomorrow and am scheduled for the 5th of August. I am so ready for this, we can do this!,,

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healthydnp    96

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Eeekkk!! Getting banded in 9 days!! Staring PreOp diet on Friday!! Getting anxious/nervous/excited...etc :)

How are you doing? I was banded the 6th. My BMI was 33. I caught a lot of flack for being banded with a lower BMI but knew I couldn't live this way forever.

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txgirl10326    28

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I got slack as well from my sisters. My parents were completely supportive (they both have lapband). But I only told them and a couple people at work...for that reason. No one needs to know. After all, I did this for ME, and ME only.

I am doing good. I am 18 days post op. I was weighing everyday...but DON'T do that! The first month is for healing and not so much for weightloss (esp. since we are starting at a much lower BMI).

My port is still real tender...but that is it...I feel pretty much normal! How are you doing?

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healthydnp    96

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I got slack as well from my sisters. My parents were completely supportive (they both have lapband). But I only told them and a couple people at work...for that reason. No one needs to know. After all' date=' I did this for ME, and ME only.

I am doing good. I am 18 days post op. I was weighing everyday...but DON'T do that! The first month is for healing and not so much for weightloss (esp. since we are starting at a much lower BMI).

My port is still real tender...but that is it...I feel pretty much normal! How are you doing?[/quote']

I am 7 days post op and doing better each day. I don't weigh everyday either but am encouraged at the 9 lbs I have lost so far. I am taking a month off and have 3 more weeks of healing. I having a hard time getting in my Protein in how about you?

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asho_26    9

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Hi!! I have a lower BMI as well. My band date is Aug 21. I'm excited. However the pre op diet is killing me lol. I hope we can keep in touch and be bandits together!!! Hope your feeling well.

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healthydnp    96

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Hi!! I have a lower BMI as well. My band date is Aug 21. I'm excited. However the pre op diet is killing me lol. I hope we can keep in touch and be bandits together!!! Hope your feeling well.

Always good to have buddies. I'm in!

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healthydnp    96

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Hi! I am also a 32BMI and am having the surgery Aug 5th....close enough? How are you doing with reading all of these blogs? I am anxious nervous scared excited all rolled into one hot mess! Lol.

How are you doing today? Are you having any problems getting in your Protein? I am getting about 20 grams a day need more like 40.

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I'm doing good. Yes my Protein intake is a little low. However I am starving at times on this preop diet. I know it will get better. How are u doing today

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healthydnp    96

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I'm doing good. Yes my Protein intake is a little low. However I am starving at times on this preop diet. I know it will get better. How are u doing today

Things are better today. Is the hungry getting less the longer you are on the diet? The Protein will help you stay fuller longer plus it will help your hair post op and maintain muscle mass.

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