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Hi--I'm a newbie too, no date set yet as I have my last pre-testing appointment next week. I live in Aurora which isn't too far from you!

I am somewhat close to that area. I am in homewood.

Hi--I'm a newbie too' date=' no date set yet as I have my last pre-testing appointment next week. I live in Aurora which isn't too far from you![/quote']

Good luck hopefully everything goes through for you. Just started my pre op diet today if u need anything I am here.

I am somewhat close to that area. I am in homewood.

Did you get banded yet.

Hello, I'm from that area in was banded Oct 2011!!!!

I meet with the pulmonologist next week, and then I'm hoping to be done with all the testing. Would love to be banded by early Oct, not sure how long it takes once the testing is over. I know I have to do a 2 week pre-op diet first.

yes, I have been banded since july 1,2013. So I am slightly new to the band and this site.

Hello' date=' I'm from that area in was banded Oct 2011!!!![/quote']

How has your journey been.

Hello' date=' I'm from that area in was banded Oct 2011!!!![/quote']

How has your journey been?

I meet with the pulmonologist next week' date=' and then I'm hoping to be done with all the testing. Would love to be banded by early Oct, not sure how long it takes once the testing is over. I know I have to do a 2 week pre-op diet first.[/quote']

After you are approve it does not take long

yes' date=' I have been banded since july 1,2013. So I am slightly new to the band and this site.[/quote']

Congrats. How has your journey been.

I am getting banded on sep 3rd would love to have some support from people around Plainfield IL.

We aren't close, but are on the same "schedule" for banding. First day was a witch. Husband and kids "forgetting" I can't eat and snarling down chicken strips n fries.... Then wondering why I wouldn't try them made it an even bigger ARGH.

We aren't close' date=' but are on the same "schedule" for banding. First day was a witch. Husband and kids "forgetting" I can't eat and snarling down chicken strips n fries.... Then wondering why I wouldn't try them made it an even bigger ARGH.[/quote']

Mine first day was ok. Lol I had a lot of will power even had the courage to go with my brother to McDonalds. And I just drank my shake. Lol I did get Hungary until like 4 witch when I started cooking my dinner I thought it was going to be bad eating a lil while everyone eat good stuff. But my mom was cooking food I really don't care fore this week witch is good. One day done 13 more to go lol. Are is your pre op diet are you able to eat a small meal or just shakes.

We aren't close' date=' but are on the same "schedule" for banding. First day was a witch. Husband and kids "forgetting" I can't eat and snarling down chicken strips n fries.... Then wondering why I wouldn't try them made it an even bigger ARGH.[/quote']

Did you get banded yet.

my journey has been ok. It's a lot of accountability that you have to take on in order for your band to work. Making sure you get your Protein and work out. The worst things for me have been trying to stick to my diet when my family is being a bad influence and the fill I had was painful.