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I also found out that since my BMI is 42, I will more than likely only have to have a 1 week preop diet. I will have to purchase the shakes. 1 weeks worth is $75.

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Well, I go for my cardiac testing on Thursday and then my last class is on April 6th.

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We will probably be sleeved around the same time! Melissa told me last week that March surgeries are already booked, so I will be April. The cardiac clearance was not bad at all. I'm so excited for us!

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I work for a school and our last day of school is May 21st so I am hoping to have my surgery on May 27th. I am super excited as I feel like it will never get here.

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Are any of you planning on attending Dr. Kim's meeting?

JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF DOWNSIZE FITNESS!
This month's support group will be held at Downsize Fitness in Hurst.
Downsize Fitness was created based on the philosophy that though it's not their intent, typical chain gyms can be overwhelming and intimidating to those with a lot of weight to lose. Downsize is the country's first overweight-only gym.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, March 5th from
Time: 6:30-7:30
Location: 920 Melbourne Road, Hurst, TX 76053

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Are any of you planning on attending Dr. Kim's meeting?

JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF DOWNSIZE FITNESS!

This month's support group will be held at Downsize Fitness in Hurst.

Downsize Fitness was created based on the philosophy that though it's not their intent, typical chain gyms can be overwhelming and intimidating to those with a lot of weight to lose. Downsize is the country's first overweight-only gym.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 5th from

Time: 6:30-7:30

Location: 920 Melbourne Road, Hurst, TX 76053

I would love to attend, but I am 2 1/2 hours away :(

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Well, I had Cardiac testing today and I think I did ok but will have to wait on results.

I only have one more class to attend! So ready for surgery!

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Well, I had Cardiac testing today and I think I did ok but will have to wait on results. I only have one more class to attend! So ready for surgery!

I'm sure everything is great!

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Looking for buddy! In East Texas! Scheduled surgery date June 13th!

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How are you my Fort Worth buddies? I hardly get on here, but belong to the December group on Facebook. I try to come on here a few times a month. I do get the daily digest emails, so if there is a post here - I at least am able to read them.

I have been working out - basically walking but about mid April started doing classes - Love the variety! I have done Zumba Tone, Zumba Step, Zumba Fitness, Kickboxing /Turbo Jam, Pilates and Yoga. Most of those were at the Watauga Rec Center and starting back up at 24hour yesterday and did the Zumba Step - loved it. I am trying either TurboKick or Bodypump tomorrow and Insanity on Sunday Morning, If anyone is interested in meeting up I go to the one on Western Center - Just let me know!

Hope everyone is doing fabulous!!!

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Hello! I'm a Fort Worth girl. It's great to see so many of us here. :)

I was banded in 2006 by Dr. Smith. I've been on and off the "band wagon" so many times I can't count. Right now I am 40 pounds heavier than I was on the day of my surgery and I'm miserable. I've been totally unfilled for about a year because i just got so frustrated with my band, but I'm going back in tomorrow for a fill and am going to restart my journey. I've been doing a lot of research on this forum to try to remember how it was in the beginning - how to eat, what to eat, etc.

I appreciate having so many great folks to commiserate with, lean on, cheer for and get advice from.

Good luck and stay strong!

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I see you all a few years out I'm in 2015 July 20 haven't lost 5 pounds I fell sad but had bad pains and didn't move had pinched nerves in stomach pulling when I got up so no movement but I though I would still loose more has anyone went through that? Am I over thinking this

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