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I wanted to introduce myself. I am pre-operative for a lap band. I hope to get my surgery in November 2014. Still going through the medically supervised weight loss with my surgeon and I should be done around September, then applying for surgery. I guess I'm lucky because I only had 4 months of medically supervised weight loss. I understand some insurance companies require 6 months or more!

I just started last week to start to eat more like I will have to post surgery, ie. Protein packed. I have lost 7 pounds and for a fleeting (teeny tiny) moment I thought, "gee, maybe I don't need lapband". Then I slapped myself back into reality and know that I need it. I started off 314lbs and am down to 307. I gained 30 pounds last year after my mother died and for years, while she was sick and I was caregiving to both of my parents on and off along with my siblings, I packed on about 60lbs. I now have 2 kids and a husband and I am finally taking control of my health, as the 300lb mark made me stop and think and I really noticed the lack of mobility I was starting to have.

I am very inspired by this group and I know support is imperative to success, so I figured I would post my story and stop lurking online like a lap band pre-op creep!

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welcome! as you likely know we also are very supportive of your pre-op goals. this site saved my life. I had so little information even after surgery. I found this site and all the wonderful veterans that informed me and educated me. problems do arise no matter how veteran you are so this site is a life line throughout this journey.

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I am scheduled for lap band on 8/8. This website has been a big help for me. And the success stories keep me motivated to do everything I can to make these healthy changes come to pass. Good luck on your surgery. Keep us posted.

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Welcome! I had a lot of the same motivations for taking this step. I thought for a long time I could do this on my own. But, in reality, my body was fighting back. I needed the help and am happy for the choice I made. I wish you a successful journey!

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Hi there and welcome! I am a November 2013 bander. Just wait until this time next year -- it's an amazing thing to take back your health. Congratulations on choosing yourself. So glad you're here! The site is great because of people like you.

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Being a caregiver is so hard. I know because my brother has metatastic esophageal cancer and he is staying with me. Plus you lost her and for that I'm very sorry. You have been through a lot of stress and pain. Now its time to take care of yourself! Congratulations on your decision and welcome !

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Congratulations making changes! Excited for you!

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