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September 2006 Band Crew

JamesA

By JamesA, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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JamesA    0

JamesA
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I'm scheduled with Dr. Ortiz in TJ for Labor Day - September 4th. Post your September band dates here!

After lurking for about a week or so, this is my first post. It is also a big step for me.

I have fought obesity all my life. As a youth, it was called "husky"... that sounded ok. I even liked it! However, after losing and gaining weight all of my life, I know I need more help. I fear I need psychological assistance too, but for now, I'm looking to all of you for the psych help.

I've lost over 100 lbs. using Diet Center, 125 lbs. using Atkins, and 55 lbs. using Weight Watchers. I know how to lose weight. But my body knows how to gain it too... and then some.

I love food, and find comfort in it. I'm not big on sweets, but love the pastas and rices... yum. Deciding to get banded wasn't easy, not only for the amount of food, but having to give up carbonated drinks (I'm a Diet Pepsi fiend). I feel that with a little will power, and the help I'll get from the LB, I'll be successful.

(By the way, isn't it ironic that we're looking to an LB to lose lbs?)

Anyway, that's my life story in a nutshell. Thank you in advance for your anticipated welcome, and wish me luck!

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Hi James! I'm getting banded on September 20th by Dr. Geiss at Syosset Hospital in NY.

I too was a husky or "big" girl all my life. Not overweight, but big. Then as I got older, the pounds just kept piling on. Every year I seemed to gain 20 lbs.

Also like you, I could lose, but kept putting it back on. And on. And then some.:phanvan

The band is a huge decision, and I'm nervous and excited at the same time. But most of all, I am really looking forward to having energy again.

I wish you the best of luck!

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Angel_Archer    0

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I just got my date (9/6/06) so I'm officially joining the September Band Crew!!:high5:

Look forward to meeting the rest of the crew.

:clap2:

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okiegirl    0

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Hi James! This is okiegirl, I will be banded Sept 1 by Dr. Ortiz in TJ, I will be leaving to come home on Sept 3rd. Maybe I'll see you there. Good Luck!

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Kathy S    0

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Hi James,

I am being banded by Dr. Ortiz on September 6. I am soo excited. I just found your thread today so that is why I have not posted sooner.

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Hi James,

I'm being banded on Sept 11th by Dr. Ortiz. I am so excited about this new journey. Like you I have fought my weight my whole life. I have been on every diet and lose, but always gain it back. I had given up all hope until I found out about the LB...I am so ready to do this.

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