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Mayflower,

Congratulations on your big day tomorrow. Will be looking forward to hearing from you on the banded side.

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Hi!...I'm brand new to this site. My husband and I both are scheduled to get an Inamed banding on August 8th for our birthday's which are August 9 & 10th respectfully. We are both "out of bounds" with our weight. My husband began gaining weight during his teen years but I was overweight at 2 years old. So,....we mean to take action. Like most all of us, we are both very nervous and apprehensive. Wish us luck!!!!!

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I just found out today that my surgery is scheduled for August 29th. My sister is having her lap band surgery that day also. We take a lot of trips together. On August 29th, we are taking a trip to BandLand. The before and after pictures really encourage me.

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hey cindyilou. where are you getting banded and of course good luck. We are being banded on the same day. read a lot of these posts they are very comforting and exciting to see the results

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goodluck to all of you who are getting banded

hope it all goes well!!!!

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I can't believe my day is 4 1/2 days away. I keep getting butterflies everytime I think about it. any one else as nervous??

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Shelly,

I am being banded by Dr. Burhop in Milwaukee, WI at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital.....I started my Protein diet today....yuck....I could not even "stomach" the last 2 drinks! I only ate 760 calories today...I am glad it's bedtime!!!

Where are you being banded?

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Guest kat257

Aug 1 I was banded Dr. Jose Rodriguez. I was a wonderful experience. I'm looking forward to my new life. I'm down 3lb--120 to go. One day at a time.

phone 866-583-5629 Anyone who uses this doctor will not be sorry.

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I'm scheduled for August 16th, and like the rest of you, I'm anxious, excited, scared, ready, and hopeful! I am hopeful about the possibility of actual, longterm change!

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I'm in Monterrey Mexico now, at the Hampton Inn. I will be here till Wednesday if any one else is here i would like to meet you. My surgery is Monday morning at 10:00,

Good luck everyone, please keep your fingers crossed for me.

Vickie

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Vickie I am monday too. And gettng nervous. we will all say prayers for each other. This will be ALL good..

See ya on the other side in BANDLAND..

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I'll be there in mexico Hampton Inn next week. Anyone palnning a surgery in Mexico next week?

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