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I am so excited for all of us too. I am already on the list but wanted to say I'm on May 16 and going to Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico (after a ton of research on him of course). My mother, who is an RN, will be accompanying me - although I am 36, LOL. My husband and I thought it would be better for her to go since she is a nurse.

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I am glad that your Mom is going with you!! She will be a great help...Good luck and keep us posted.....

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Thanks amsderb - I wish you the best of luck as well! :smile:

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After 3 months of jumping thru hoops for Aetna, I finally have a date, May 20. I was surprised they only took a week to decide. I can't say enough how excited I am to finally have the hope to recognize a 25 yr old dream. I'm not scared but oh so anxious, I wish it was tomorrow!

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Hi! My surgery is scheduled for May 22 in Los Angeles, where are you located?

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Hey Jazzyywan!! I'm from Attleboro and I'm always in Providence! I'm getting banded in Norwood on the 29th!! Good luck!!!!!

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I'm in Florida, I have pre op at the hosp on May 12, and pre op with the Dr on My 14th, and then May 20 is V-DAY!

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I know your excited about getting your lap-band surgery this month. I had mine Mar 18th and got my first fill Apr 28th. I'm sure you know what to expect. I can tell you I'm real happy that I had it done for many many

reasons. I had mine at Duke University in North Carolina. They had me fast on Liquid Protein for about 10 days before my surgery and then they weighed me. I wish they had weighed me first then my loss would seem more dramatic. I had been dieting most of my adult life without much success until I joined a program with BC/BS. I did good with that but as usual I stopped and started gaining it back. My official weigh in was 329

March 18th and I have lost, so far, down to 287. This is the first time in many years that I feel so encouraged I have been going out at sun up and

walking 2 1/2 miles.

If I can give you a heads up on anything let me know

Bob

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I went to my first consult with the surgeon today so I am starting the journey in May so hope I can join you all in the journey ! I think the consult raised more questions than I had to start with. The doc said lose weight before the op. but not how much or even how ! if i knew how I wouldnt need the surgery. I have 75 to lose after the banding. How did you all lose weight before your surgeries? thanks

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    • ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

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      1. AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

      3. BabySpoons

        So proud of you Cat. Getting into those smaller size clothes is half the fun isn't it?. Keep up the good work!!!!

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      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
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      1. BabySpoons

        That's brilliant! You've done amazing!! I should probably think about changing my profile picture at some point. Mine is the doll from Squid Games. Ironically the whole premise of the show is about dodging death. We've both done that...

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    • Eve411

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      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
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      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
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      1. kezbeth

        I may have to have gall bladder surgery during my weight loss surgery. Not thrilled about it either but do not want 2 recovery times. Just want it over with.

        Thanks for your post. I may need to rethink my decision... :(

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