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It's here! Those of you May firsters..... just a few hours left! Good luck to you and all of us that are running up behind you! We will all do great!

Kammi in Everett, WA

soon to be banded 5/27/08

Dr. Kuri - Mexico

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Cheers to May!!!!!!

Good luck to all of you...Yea!!~!

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I will be banded on May 29th at Norwood Hospital by Dr. Glasgow. So far away; yet so close. :lol:

May Bandster vote:

I like

May Flowers

(simple, beutiful and elegant)

:smile:

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Ok, I got my FINAL date! I'm going to be banded May 20th! A good solid even numer! :smile:

I'm not that scared about actually getting the surgery anymore, now I'm scared that its not going to work. That I just won't lose weight! Arughh, do others feel this way too? They are scared the band won't work for them? That they enjoy eating too much? Am I alone? :lol:

May 20th is a great date - my anniversary! =) Anyway, I think first of all you need to lose your fear. Don't let it be the driving force behind this journey.

Personally, I'm not fearful that the band won't work - IT'S GOING TO WORK. I don't believe anything other than that. It has to work in order for me to live a long, healthy life.

Keep telling yourself that "Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better". Don't let your mind run away with the fear. KNOW that you will succeed with the band and you will!

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Hello Everyone

I am one to the aMAYzing bansters. I was banded on May 2, 2007, one year tomorrow. I just wanted to pop in here and tell each and everyone of you GOOD LUCK!!! you have a unique year ahead of you.

I would just like to say that if you need encouragement, help or anything you can drop in our May 2007 area and I know that any of use would be more than happy to respond.

GOOD LUCK ALL

Laura

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Hello, everyone May 14th Dr. Marsden ( Very nice man ) will band me at the Wise Regional Medical Center in Decatur about 1-12 from my house but what can you do at least.. I only have to do a 7 day 2 meals 2 shake a day post op diet. Prays the Lord!! :wub:

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hi all! Can I join too? My date is scheduled for May 19th, 1 week after my 25th bday! Great bday present to myself! I just hope all my tests come back A OK. I am quite nervous because I had a pulmonary embolism in November and all my blood work and blood flow tests have to be pristine for my doc to give clearance!

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Hello Everyone

I am one to the aMAYzing bansters. I was banded on May 2, 2007, one year tomorrow. I just wanted to pop in here and tell each and everyone of you GOOD LUCK!!! you have a unique year ahead of you.

I would just like to say that if you need encouragement, help or anything you can drop in our May 2007 area and I know that any of use would be more than happy to respond.

GOOD LUCK ALL

Laura

Thank you Laura! We appreciate hearing that...Happy Anniversary Band Date to you!!!

I do know it will be one heck of a year...this has been quite the journey so far...

Take Care, Shelley:lol:

Great Goings By the way on your weight Loss!!!!! Wohoo!

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I am officially banded!! Got home from hospital today at 1pm. Everything went very smoothly. Bad reaction to morphine, but otherwise ok!! I have had other abdominal surgeries and this one was the easiest by far!!!

Thanks for all of your well-wishes!! I felt the "love" in the hospital!!

Originally my doc had me on 1 slimfast per day (after Clear Liquids for 2 days) for 2 weeks. When he saw me today, he told me to move my appt. up 1 whole week!! He made my day!!

I plan to spend the weekend pampering myself...walking, sipping, breathing and sleeping!!

All the best to all of you "bandsters to be"...it's a snap!!!!

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So nice to hear from you bandfan! I am so glad it went well for you.

Laura - Thanks for coming over and inspiring us! I am looking forward to my band date although I am one of the latest. At least I will have some "older" band siblings to inform me of the ups and downs.

Hope everyone is hanging in there on their pre op diets and nerves. You can do all things! NOT some things, but All things.

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:lol:I also am being banding May 8th. I am very excited and can hardley wait. I have been on the pre-op diet for 6 days. Doing very well. I would like to join a group being banded in May. I m sure I will have LOADS of questions. I am having my surgery in Kansas. Is anyone else in Kansas?

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:lol:I also am being banding May 8th. I am very excited and can hardley wait. I have been on the pre-op diet for 6 days. Doing very well. I would like to join a group being banded in May. I m sure I will have LOADS of questions. I am having my surgery in Kansas. Is anyone else in Kansas?

I am May 8th. No pre-op diet for me. To be honest, I've been on the Last Supper Tour a lil too much ;(

I'm trying though, starting all Slim Fast and fruit tomorrow morning to try to slim down a lil before the big day.

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I am officially banded!! Got home from hospital today at 1pm. Everything went very smoothly. Bad reaction to morphine, but otherwise ok!! I have had other abdominal surgeries and this one was the easiest by far!!!

Thanks for all of your well-wishes!! I felt the "love" in the hospital!!

Originally my doc had me on 1 slimfast per day (after clear liquids for 2 days) for 2 weeks. When he saw me today, he told me to move my appt. up 1 whole week!! He made my day!!

I plan to spend the weekend pampering myself...walking, sipping, breathing and sleeping!!

All the best to all of you "bandsters to be"...it's a snap!!!!

So proud of you! Take it easy... relax... get well soon!

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Hi, I am scheduled on 05/08 too!!! Very excited can't wait...We need to keep each other updated and motivated! Good Luck everyone:rolleyes2:

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