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hi Beth. congrats on the 52 lb loss!! I went(am) going thru the "last supper" eat everything in sight deal also. Its like I want to eat ALL the foods I know i never will eat(pig out) again... For me its about mindset and not revolving my life around food!!! I am excited October 2nd is getting closer and closer....I cant wait...

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:thumbup:Hi everyone,

My surgery has been scheduled for Wed. Oct 21. It

will be so comforting to have so many October bandsters

to communicate with! :thumbup:

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I had a mandatory seminar I have to attend on September 25th before I get my surgery date......but it looks like it could be an October date. Find out next Friday! Congrats to all you October Bandees!!

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I am soooo excited!!!! Yesterday my doctor told me that I will have surgery on October 14th. Then they sent me to the hospital for blood work and an EKG. That's it! Now I just have to show up on the 14th... I started the process in April and it seemed like this day would never come. Good luck to all of you!

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I got my surgery date today - I'll be banded on October 22nd! I'm very excited, but also a bit nervous knowing this month is going to FLY by!:(

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I just confirmed today with Dr. Lopez Corvala's office in Tijuana. My date is set for the 3rd of Oct. I can truly say I have done my homework and am confident I am getting the best out of pocket deal with the best surgeon.

I'm 34, about 195lbs so my BMI is approx. 30-31.

Anyone else have an Oct 3rd date?

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I just confirmed today with Dr. Lopez Corvala's office in Tijuana. My date is set for the 3rd of Oct. I can truly say I have done my homework and am confident I am getting the best out of pocket deal with the best surgeon.

I'm 34, about 195lbs so my BMI is approx. 30-31.

Anyone else have an Oct 3rd date?

:(

hiya..... I am self pay also....just wondering what is the total you will have to pay..... if you dont mind saying:smile:

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Not at all! Just email me @ redbonela@aol.com I am lucky to have fenagled a deal and I don't want to ruin their chances of getting top dollar. But, I would like to encourage everyone to bargin, especially in TJ!

How much was yours & where?

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I am scheduled for 10-1 too. at 7:30 AM.

My preop is only 1 day of liquids. I started this process with a different surgeon and theirs was a 10 day super lean 1000 cal diet. I want to make sure that my liver looks good when they open me up so plan to do the 10 day thing and then the liquids like my new doc. wants.

I am off to create my Tickers!!

Any ideas for an October Bandster name?

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I got my call yesterday that my surgery is scheduled for October 8th. I start the pre-op diet the 25th. I'm excited but the reality is starting to set in. I know it won't be easy and reading the posts here I feel like I have a better idea just how hard it will be. Glad to know there are people who are going through the same thing.

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I got my call yesterday that my surgery is scheduled for October 8th. I start the pre-op diet the 25th. I'm excited but the reality is starting to set in. I know it won't be easy and reading the posts here I feel like I have a better idea just how hard it will be. Glad to know there are people who are going through the same thing.

Congrats!!!!!!!!

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Redbone....Where in TJ are you going to go? I live in San Diego (a few hours from the border). Danyette...I am self pay too and would love to compare prices, I am going to be banded at UCSD (University of California San Diego) on October 21st, 10am! $16,000.00

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Redbone....Where in TJ are you going to go? I live in San Diego (a few hours from the border). Danyette...I am self pay too and would love to compare prices, I am going to be banded at UCSD (University of California San Diego) on October 21st, 10am! $16,000.00

I am in Denver mine is $9950 and $15 fills

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Wow...a big price difference, I get the first 4 fills included then they are $250 evey following fill. But it will all be worth it....I know it. My husband will banded in 2 weeks then my turn!

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