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Hi I am new to the board. I just made the call today to the surgeon and started my journey. I go the 13th of jan for my initial visit. Then 9long months of classes, psych appt, and all the craziness gets real for me. I am a married mom of 6 kids. And I know this is not going to be easy. Is there anyone else just starting the journey? Or am I the lone one? I am really looking for a buddy to go thru this with! Thanks in advance! Misty Raine

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      There are new members coming here everyday...you will never be alone, that's for sure...there is something for everybody. This place can get confusing at times....just remember your Doctor and staff

    • readysetg070113
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      Welcome all. I was banded July 1 2013 down 78 lbs by far the best decision of my life. Grateful I found this site some people here are amazing and so motivating . I can't explain how the band has cha

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      Welcome, Mistyraine! As B-52 said, new people are always joining and always welcome. Even tho' we are hosts, doesn't make us experts. We will often say "check with your surgeon's office". We can prov

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    My first consult is on the 16th of Jan :)

    I should be getting surgery around late July to Early August, I'm excited!

    Welcome and hope you learn something here.

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    My first consult is on the 16th of Jan :)

    I should be getting surgery around late July to Early August, I'm excited!

    Welcome good luck on your journey.

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    It will be worth all the appts. you will go through when you get the insurance letter of approval. Stick with it, it seems overwhelming at times & like you are jumping through hoop after hoop but a healthy energetic new you is ready to emerge. Each month is a step closer. I get my band g

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    It will be worth all the appts. you will go through when you get the insurance letter of approval. Stick with it, it seems overwhelming at times & like you are jumping through hoop after hoop but a healthy energetic new you is ready to emerge. Each month is a step closer. I get my band on Jan 22nd and am equal parts scared and excited. So happy your joining the banded community.

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    It will be worth all the appts. you will go through when you get the insurance letter of approval. Stick with it, it seems overwhelming at times & like you are jumping through hoop after hoop but a healthy energetic new you is ready to emerge. Each month is a step closer. I get my band on Jan 22nd and am equal parts scared and excited. So happy your joining the banded community.

    Ur so close! Congrats!!! So happy for u. I know any surgery is scary... Just know were all rootin for ya here! :)

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    Hi, 2nd timer here, 8/08 first band 2/13 removed 1/14/14 new band. Kind of nervous about 2nd failure. I wouldn't have changed anything, my band failure was my fault.

    If it had to be removed... How is that ur fault? Just nosey sorry! Lol I'm sure ur going to do fantastic! You have tons of support here and were all facing the same uphill battles. Good luck to ya ... And let me know if I can help in any way! :)

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