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Hi- This is my first time on this site. I have a surgery date of Feb. 6th with Dr. Fielding @ NYU. I am excited but nervous at the same time. Is anyone else scared about all the side effects they are reading about? I know the benefits outweigh the side effects, I am just nervous, never had surgery before.....:thumbup:

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Hi Everyone,

I'm being banded on Feb. 11th at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC by Dr. Pender. I live close to Greenville. Anyone in North Carolina? Maybe close to Greenville? I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I wish each and every one of you lots of luck with your bands and will keep you all in my prayers!!

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sherry don't worry to much over the side effects, some people come out feeling fine others feel horrible, I hope I'm one of those feeling fine! I had my consultation with my dr. on thurs. he really pit my mind at ease, I have a consultation on wed. with the nutritionist, I just have to go on a low carb, high Protein starting on the 21st,and then surgery on the 4th on Feb. The only thing bothering me is we are driving from MN to CO about a 12-14 hour drive, cause my hubby doesn't like to fly, and all I can think about is the uncomfortable drive home, told him we would be stopping quite often so I can get out and walk around a little, yea he had a smart remark for that, but I am so excited about this and so ready to do something that will help keep the weight off when I lose it. good luck to everyone!!:tongue2:

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I just found out today that they had to change my date to the 10th. Getting excited. Pre-op testing in Wed. getting nervous.

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I'm being banded on February 4th!

Can't wait. I was nervous too, but in the Post Op section of the forums they have a large post where people post about their surgery day experiences, i find when I get nervous, reading those experiences calm me down a lot!

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Hi there!

I am getting banded on Feb 11, 2009. I'm on day 3 of my liquid diet (and it is much harder than i thought). I will be having my surgery at USCD with dr. horgan (hi DoxieMom-I will let you know how it goes).

I have my manometry test next week and the week after i have my EKG, labs, etc...I can't believe it's almost here. I feel like something will happen that won't allow it (bad tests, insurance problems..), but i will try to keep positive. Glad to know there is another UCSDer on here that will be doing this.

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Hi, Got my date - Feb 10th. Anxious but ready. Hope all goes well for us. Let's keep in touch with our progress.:scared2:

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Hello all, My banding date is Feb. 3rd in Round Rock, TX. I too am on a low carb/high Protein diet. I cannot wait. My life is going to change so much after this is done. The only thing I can't get in my head is the exercise. I know I have to do it but it is hard. I guess I have to dust off the old treadmill.

Thanks,

:scared2:

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Hey Edwina.. I'm also being banded on the 3rd in Corpus Christi. I was wondering what all you are eating on your low carb diet... I'm also on the same thing but all I can think of is chicken... and eggs..

Good luck... Tam

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Hi everyone!!!

I go in for pre op on the 28th and surgery dates are feb 13th or 20th .i'm so excited ,my 6 months of fighting insurence is over.Maybe i'll be one hot mamma before im 30!!!!! Dr.monash Tucson arizona.

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My surgery date is February 5th! It sounds like there's quite a few people on that date! I'm so excited, but also very nervous, as I've never had surgery before. Good luck to everyone!!! :w00t:

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