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I start my liquid diet next Monday, March 23rd... and then my surgery is April 8th. I'm so excited/nervous about this new life I'm walking towards. I've been very hiped up about it... but the last few days, I've been a bit nervous too. This is really happening and my time is really coming. When you've been dependent on food most of your life, it can be a bit scary knowing things are changing. And I don't look forward to having surgery either. But yet, when I think of the possibilities... how good I'm going to feel.... how much more I'm going to be able to do... it almost seems like a dream. Just wondering... the feelings I'm having... did most of you experience the same stuff before you started your liquid diet and had your surgery???? Thanks!:lol:

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Girl, I'm so feeling your jitters! My surgery is in 10 days and I have been on my pre-op diet for 2 weeks already. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get! Recently, I have been worried about my blood work. I haven't had blood taken in like 6 or 7 years, so I am so affraid that tomorrow when I go get it done the results will come back bad! I know I am freaking out about every little thing, but I just want March 27th to get here and be done, so I can start my brand new life! Good luck on your pre-op diet & I hope all goes well with your surgery! Jitters are completly normal!

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I just found out today that my surgery will be on April 2nd. Im so excited. I cant believe that I dont feel jittery. Like you all have said, jitters are normal, so Im sure I'll be feeling them soon, but for now Im cool.

Very excited though.

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I had my surgery Feb 27 and posted about getting cold feet kinda. I was freaking out the day before a little bit but it all went fine and I have had very little discomfort or anything.

I'm sure everything will be fine for y'all just like it was for me! :lol:

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I feel a little excited. My surgery is going to be on Monday March 23...I feel like I did when I was going into the hospital to have my children sort of. It's like a new birth for me. Getting back to my normal size, and feeling better is what I'm looking foward to.

We are all in this together... :lol:

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I am going to the nutritionist on Thursday to begin my pre-op diet. I can’t wait, because I am ready to start this new journey in my life. I will be banded on April 6 five days after my 40 birthday. I will begin a new era in a new way.:lol:

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Hi, I've already had my surgery 1 week ago. All I can tell you is to take it one day at a time.... really. That's what got me through the tough parts of the liquid diet. Try to keep busy so you don't have much time to think about it. After you surgery just make sure you listen to your doc and nurses and everything will be fine. Good Luck.

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All the best to you, don't be nervous everything will be fine. Patiently and comfortably go for your lap band surgery and be prepared for the change. Follow your doctors' suggestion. All you have to do is follow the diet information that goes along with the procedure instructions. You will definitely see positive and better results.

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I guess getting those jitters are normal, especially when you know this is a "life-changing" event!!! Thanks so much for your input and support! I'm feeling much better now....nerves have calmed down and I'm acutally ready for my liquid diet on Monday. I'll be in my "official" countdown till surgery! Best to you all!:)

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