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Hi Everyone,

I am fairly new to the site but have posted a few times. I have a Surgery Date!!! My Banding Date is June 30th......yes that is next week!! I am very excited. I have been eating a low fat diet for two weeks ( no meat?) but am handling it ok. I friend of mine who had the RU&Y (not sure I spelled that correctly) told me to try coffe with powdered milk for protien. It sure fills me up fast.

I will be having surgery with a fairly new surgeon, the proctor will be there also. I work for a family physican and he has assisted in surgeries with Dr. Edward Cudjoe of alma, Michigan and said he is a great surgeon so I have confidence in him. My family physician (who I work for also) will be in the O.R. with me just to observe.

So, please wish me luck. I would be greatful if anyone has any last minute advice.

Thanks, Kathy

I am not sure what my BMI is, in the 40's I believe

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Good luck Kathy, and congrats!!!

Take slip on shoes, chapstick, and a cough pillow (a pillow to hold against you when you cough, sneeze, or go over a bump in the car - it really helps).

Let us know how everything goes!! :D

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Hi Kathy!

I am having surgery the same day that you are!!!! Wishing you a very speedy recovery and much success with your band!

Darcy

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Hi Kathy my band-twin! Just checking in on you to see how your surgery went???? I hope everything went smoothly for you on your journey to bandland! I'm so doggone happy for both of us! Drop a little note when you're feeling up to it!

Darcy

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Hi Everyone,

I have finally make it to Bandland!! Hooray! I am feeling pretty good. My computer is downstairs, so today it the first day I have gotten on line.

Darcy, I am so excited to have a Band Twin!!

I have been eating liquids....my family had pizza and that really looked good!!

A friend I work with sent me an email welcoming me to the Tiny Tummy Club....how cute! She had the BIG surgery though.

Thank you all for your support,

I will keep in touch.

Kathy

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Congratualations, Kathy!! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Here's wishing you an uneventful recovery and a speedy transition through liquids and soft foods, straight to solids.

Welcome!

:Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny

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