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Okay, this is my first post and I'm going all out.

I saw some threads like this where people who are scheduled for surgery during this month can chat with one another. I'm scheduled for the 13th and couldn't be more EXCITED!

My highest weight was 195, I'm currently at 180. My BMI is 32, my goal is for a healthy BMI. I'd have a permo smile if the scale ever read 120 :D

Anybody else out there getting banded this month? I'm interested in hearing your goals, wants and wishes.

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Good luck to you! I am still preop also. My last of 6 month visits is 09/16 so Im hoping for a surgery date in October! I have a bmi of 35 so am around your bmi. Lets stay in touch!

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Good luck to you as we'll!

Keep me posted on a surgery date!

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*Well not we'll. dang auto correct.

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Okay' date=' this is my first post and I'm going all out.

I saw some threads like this where people who are scheduled for surgery during this month can chat with one another. I'm scheduled for the 13th and couldn't be more EXCITED!

My highest weight was 195, I'm currently at 180. My BMI is 32, my goal is for a healthy BMI. I'd have a permo smile if the scale ever read 120 :D

Anybody else out there getting banded this month? I'm interested in hearing your goals, wants and wishes.[/quote']

We had exactly the same starting weight! I was banded the 6 th of august so almost a month out. I have lost 16 lbs and it has made a huge difference in how I feel. How tall are you? I'm 5"2". I would be glad to be your band buddy.:)

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We had exactly the same starting weight! I was banded the 6 th of august so almost a month out. I have lost 16 lbs and it has made a huge difference in how I feel. How tall are you? I'm 5"2". I would be glad to be your band buddy.:)

That would be awesome, band buddy...lol

I'm also 5'2"...hearing your results after a month makes me even more excited.

How are you feeling?

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That would be awesome' date=' band buddy...lol

I'm also 5'2"...hearing your results after a month makes me even more excited.

How are you feeling?[/quote']

I had my band Aug 6th and the first 2 weeks were tough. I had several periods of 'what the he** did I do?' It is good now and I have learned what the lifestyle entails and it gets easier all the time. Any problems or worries?

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My only worry is the 3 day clear liquid diet. I get supper crabby when I'm hungry :)

I think this part really concerns my husband too. He's already talking to me about trying to sleep through the 3 days and giving me suggestions what I should do to not think about the hunger.

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My only worry is the 3 day clear liquid diet. I get supper crabby when I'm hungry :)

I think this part really concerns my husband too. He's already talking to me about trying to sleep through the 3 days and giving me suggestions what I should do to not think about the hunger.

Most everyone goes through a "withdrawal" from sugar and carbs. You can get headaches, be irritable, and a little nauseated however staying hydrated and using some sea salt in your drinks tends to help. The good news is that uoi shouldn't have major cravings after surgery because you have already gotten all the bad stuff out of your system. Tell him maybe he needs a hotel room for 3 days :)

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How are you doing? How much are you down now?

I start my 3 day liquid diet tomorrow. I'm really excited for Friday.

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I'm banded on the September 20th ... I'm currently at 274, I'm 5'8" ... So I have a long road to travel. My goal is to be at least down 40 lbs by Christmas (hoping for more). I'm on day 5 of my liquid diet, I found by yesterday things started to become much easier ... First 3 days where hell for me. Good luck on your journey - if you need a band buddy, I'm more than willing.

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Hello all,

I was banded on 9/3 in champaign, il. My starting wt was 221, went in for my one week post op and am down 12#. I was not impressed, office was happy! They say that lower BMI bandits loose slower than higher BMI. I wanna drop 20# a month too!!!!!

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I'm willing to be band buddies with everybody!

I started day one of my 3 day liquid diet today...not even 9am and I'm already hating it :(

Just keeping my eye on the prize.

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I'm willing to be band buddies with everybody!

I started day one of my 3 day liquid diet today...not even 9am and I'm already hating it :(

Just keeping my eye on the prize.

How are you? Are you having any issues? I am down 21 lbs in 6 weeks. It is great. My goal is to be at 155 by the end of Sept. That means I have 4 lbs to go.

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How are you? Are you having any issues? I am down 21 lbs in 6 weeks. It is great. My goal is to be at 155 by the end of Sept. That means I have 4 lbs to go.

That's great!

I'm feeling fine. I'd say the day after surgery was the worst. I'm mostly just sore now around the port area. I'm already down 10 pounds!

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