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GOOD MORNING everyone. I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. I'm anxiously awaiting my gift tomorrow! I'm really busy at work wrapping up some lose ends, so that is helping me get thru the day. I've got a splitting heachache but besides that, I'm doing great! I'm ready for the surgery tomorrow and ready to be an official Janaury Bandster!

I thought I would remind everyone who is having surgery today -

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Revolution – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="17" Month="1">1/17/07</st1:date>

Prissever – <st1:date Year="2007" Day="17" Month="1">1/17/07</st1:date>

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<st1:date Year="2007" Day="17" Month="1">Good-luck - I know you guys will do great! Come back and post as soon as you can and tell us how you are doing!</st1:date>

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<st1:date Year="2007" Day="17" Month="1">Well, no time to stay on here long, lots of work to do before surgery! bye.</st1:date>

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I'm on Clear Liquids today, surgery tomorrow morning at 7:30 which means I leave the house at 4:45!! There was an ice/sleet storm here last Friday and the kids have been out of school all week! Trying to keep my cool and not yell at them too much today....giving up Diet coke cold turkey, no food and 3 kids in the house for the 5th day in a row is taking it's toll! I'm ready though so wish me luck and send a prayer my way! Thanks!

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One week post op and doing well so far. Finally got on the scale yesterday and I had lost 11 lbs. in one week. I know it is from being on liquids but what a great jump start...liquids for one more week for me (Optima Slimfast shakes have been a godsend when I was getting weak and grumpy) per my Dr.'s instructions and then yahoo, on to the mushy stage for two weeks. It will be great for all of the January bandsters to compare notes as we travel this journey.

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Hey guys! So. 2 weeks post op, 13 lbs down...feels GREAT. I put jeans on right out of the dryer and didn't have to break a sweat at all during the process. That's a major accomplishment. And the straw that broke the camel's back leading me to go for banding was the fact that summer weight gain had renderred my bras tight. Well, it is good to report that isn't the case anymore. Whew.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

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GOOD MORNING everyone. I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. I'm anxiously awaiting my gift tomorrow! I'm really busy at work wrapping up some lose ends, so that is helping me get thru the day. I've got a splitting heachache but besides that, I'm doing great! I'm ready for the surgery tomorrow and ready to be an official Janaury Bandster!

I thought I would remind everyone who is having surgery today -

Enterprise01 – ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com><st1:date Month=1/17/07</st1:date>

Revolution – <st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007">1/17/07</st1:date>

Prissever – <st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007">1/17/07</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007"></st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007">Good-luck - I know you guys will do great! Come back and post as soon as you can and tell us how you are doing!</st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007"></st1:date>

<st1:date Month="1" Day="17" Year="2007">Well, no time to stay on here long, lots of work to do before surgery! bye.</st1:date>

WOW! I can't believe it's your turn!!! See, it did go by fast!!! And I will be here waiting for you for all those quetions you will have.:clap2:

Keep us posted !!!!

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Good Morning!

I am glad to hear you are all doing so well!!! And for you that are going to be banded, you are in my prayers!!!

ISN"T THIS EXCITING!!!!

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Hello everyone! sounds like everyone is doing well. I am 2 weeks post-op and am down 15lbs! I get to start soft foods tomorrow and am a bit worried. I am afraid to gain back any weight! going to take it slow for sure! I wish everyone continued sucess.

Kellie

271/220/170 or less

day of surg/first goal/dream goal

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Hi Kellie Reachell!

That is why I haven't wanted to weigh because I hear that you do gain some weight when you add solids/mushies, but then you begin to lose.

I don't know when I will weigh myself. Maybe after I start solids/mushies which is in 10 days for me!!!

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I had my pre-op appointment today. Whee!! They were happy with my pre-op weight loss, and everything is a go! Sounds like my surgery is going to be at 10:30 on Monday. I wish is was earlier, but I guess this way I get to sleep in a little bit. :scared:

Maria

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Good afternoon to everyone. Day 2 post op. I am very sore, but up and moving. The tops of my thighs are sore, haven't read anywhere about anyone having their legs get sore...??? My vastus lateralis are diffently suffering from a build up of lactic acid! Leave it to me to have some strange pain. lol Maybe it's from the little short distance that I rode my bike when I got it Thurs. Sure didn't think I'd rode it that much tho! I filled up this morning just trying to take my pills and haven't gotten around to anything to actually eat yet. Think I'll go get me a popsicle.

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Juno610:Congrats!!! You are almost threre!!

Patsygrn: I am glad to see you are doing well. You prob are sore from the bike ride. Make sure you get your fluids in or you are going to be hungry.

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Good afternoon eveyone!! So good to hear such posotive feedback from everyone..Hope all is well. Keep up the good work and best wishes!!!:clap2: :clap2: Congrats!!!!

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Hi this is new to me. I was banded Nov. 30 2006. I am still adjusting to the new way of eating... SLOW DOWN!!!!:scared:

I'm not sure how this chatting works, so here goes

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