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Well this is my very first post..I'm being banded Jan. 23rd by Dr. Sidney Rohrscheib in Urbana, IL. I start my pre-op diet Jan. 9th. I'm nervous but as it gets closer I'm getting excited thinking about the possibilties. Good luck everyone!!! :tongue2:

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I can't wait for the next three weeks, I am so ready to start the process, at 247 lbs, 5' 2", I am so uncomfortable. And, I very rarely over eat! So, again, I am looking forward to sharing the journey with the '09 bandsters! :tongue2:

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I am getting banded on Jan 16th in Newport Beach, CA by Dr. Hamamji. Merry Xmas!

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Are you self pay?

No, I am covered Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Had to wait since July and go through the steps, but it was worth it. I have sleep apnea and depression so it was deemed medically necessary. Are you self pay?

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Hello....I am getting banded Jan 15th also....Dr Mac in Jonesboro AR....excited but nervous!!!!!! :thumbup:

Me, too, I am nervous about the liquid diet and all the changes, but ready!

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I am getting banded in PV Mexico 1/19/09. I can hardly wait for next 3 weeks to go by. My girlfriend had her's done there about 8 months ago and has done wonderful. she is making the trip with me. We are staying for 5 days in the warmth and beach.:thumbup:

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I am getting banded in PV Mexico 1/19/09. I can hardly wait for next 3 weeks to go by. My girlfriend had her's done there about 8 months ago and has done wonderful. she is making the trip with me. We are staying for 5 days in the warmth and beach.:hurray:

Cool! Making a vaca out of it! I can't wait either!:laugh:

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I have completed all the requirements to get the band, and i have my final post op visit with my surgeon on jan 5! they told me they have openings for surgery in january still so looks like i am joining the january bandsters!

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Dose Dec 29th count I am getting done tommarow at 10:15 am i am so happy ... Good luck Lina :)

Hey, Neighbor! You going to OPMC or Memorial with the rest of the Jax Bandsters?

Good luck! See you on the flip side!

Lena

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