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On 7/10/2023 at 2:23 PM, Melody57 said:

I'm on the 7th. Going to my pre-surgery "class" tomorrow. Getting excited!

I'm on Aug 8 - getting really really nervous. like - "feel-like-i-could-puke-every-minute" nervous. 😳

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On 7/10/2023 at 11:23 AM, Melody57 said:

I'm on the 7th. Going to my pre-surgery "class" tomorrow. Getting excited!

How did the class go? Did they give you lots of good information? My class is on the 31st!

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4 hours ago, kayhay0714 said:

How did the class go? Did they give you lots of good information? My class is on the 31st!

It was good!!! Quite a bit of information lol.

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On 7/19/2023 at 7:43 AM, kritterk said:

I'm on Aug 8 - getting really really nervous. like - "feel-like-i-could-puke-every-minute" nervous. 😳

I’m excited I know I’ll be super nervous as it gets closer to the date.

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Hello everyone!!!!!

My name is Tamra and I will be revising from LapBand to Sleeve, August 15th!! I cannot believe how many of us have the same day haha.

I have had my band since 2010 but after life, babies, marriage and an empty band I am not heavier then my first surgery. I am nervous, scared, excited....everything you can be.

I am located in Northern CA :)

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26 minutes ago, MeNotYou said:

Hi Everyone ☺️

I got my call!!! Surgery date is August 14th!!!

Nervous and excited all at the same time.

Exciting! Not long to go now. How are you and those around you feeling?

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Hi Everyone ☺️

I got my call!!! Surgery date is August 14th!!!

Nervous and excited all at the same time.

I'm excited to have a vital tool to help me along my journey.

My husband is excited for me and very supportive.

I worry about things like I'm sure most individuals are, like blood clots, Hair loss and general pain. But I figure I've come this far, and I'm in it to succeed!

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Welcome all!

I agree with @tamra. Feeling all the things. And like @MeNotYou worried about losing my hair is one of those things. I’ve always had great hair, and now I’m messing with that one thing…but still ready for it! Also, as an avid baker, wondering how I’ll do with no sugar, but willing to only bake savory and eat little if it. Goodbye my beloved crème brûlée…

It’s dumb, some of the things I worry about, especially since I’m aiming to avoid cancer with this surgery. Vanity and food addiction!

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