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I was banded on 7/9 and I had my follow up dr appt last friday. I am actually down 20 since I began this whole process back in Nov 08 so I am by all accounts doing really well. I feel good, and the doctor's nurse says I have to have another office visit before the doc will do a fill.

Now this would be ok with me except I had accepted a once in a lifetime job offer and being out of work at the moment I do not wish to mess this up. One of the stipulations of the acceptance of the job was that I not miss any time once the 12 week training begins. Holy smokes what am I going to do. If I can not meet the requirement then I lose the job oppertunity.

I am so scared about this right now it is making me sick. Has anyone ever had this issue? The doc has agreed to fill me before his surgery rounds at the hospital under xray so I dont have to miss my new job I only hope he will let this other visit pass as he himself said I was doing really well.

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I haven't had this issue as I haven't yet been banded. But my pudgy little fingers are crossed for you. Good luck and I hope all turns out okay.

TPG

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Take the job!! If it is really a once in a lifetime chance then take it. You can get a fill whenever.

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Don't be scared, be EXCITED!! There are MANY MANY people in this country that would kill for a job, let alone the job of a lifetime!!

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be filled to lose weight. For some it is a necessity and others it is not. You know what to do as far as your nutrition/diet goes so focus on that. You can EASILY get through 12 weeks without another fill, don't sweat it!!!

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Don't worry! Most things people worry about never even happen. Take the job and wait for your fill. You will be fine without it for the time being.

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Thanks to all of you for your input and yes it has all worked out! And I am very excited about the new job! And the fill will come.

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Congrats on the new job! :thumbup:

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I think the first several months is all mind over matter and lots of will power. I think you will do just fine without a fill. So do what you think is best. Good Luck.

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Congrats on the job. I would ask your surgeon if he can meet you on a Saturday or Sunday morning in his office for the full. I bet he would!

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