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I've got my Date -- November 17th



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hello fellow November 17th bandsters :biggrin: How is everyone doing the day before or new "rebirth" ? i have actually taken the day off because of so much accrued vacation time ,plus the wonderful bowel prep my surgeon requires -- but i am keeping myself busy with projects around the house ! i have finished all of my shopping for the new journey post op and just need to pack an over night bag.

I wish all of the best to all of you !!! You have all come this far and will do wonderful :tt2: Remember it is all a state of mind .. we can conquer food and not vise versa ...........

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Hello everyone...

I am getting banded tomorrow as well...I go in at 5:30am.

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Congrats! You have to be so excited. My date for banding is on Nov. 19. I was so excited when I learned what my date would be, and I still am. :lol: I'm not at all concerned about the surgery. I imagine it will be somewhat like the gall bladder surgery I had only about three and one half weeks ago. The "Battle of the Bulge" has been a long fight for me and I imagine for most, if not everyone who is banded or is on there way to having it done. I am so looking foreward to losing additional weight along with the 63 pounds I have already lost on my 6 mo. doctor supervised diet.

Good luck and wishing you great success!! :w00t:

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Best of luck!

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Hey, Amartyn1!

How are you doing since your banding on Nov. 17th? I know you are only very earily into this but I hope each day is getting easier for you. Congratulations!!!

I am leaving for the hospital in about 45 min. to have my Lap Band and I am floating on air. Check in time is 9:15 and surgery is schedule for 11:15. Can't wait! :confused:

Maggi

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HI everyone. Just checking in to see how you all are coming along since your surgeries on Tuesday! Mine went really well/ Was in and out in a couple hours and thanks to awesome pain meds I have been resting quite comfortably. The pain is not too bad so far. Doc has me on liquid diet stilll till at least Thanksgiving. I am feeling much better today and getting around better. I am pretty swollen still so I have what feels like restriction I guess. Its my first glimpse of what life will be like with the band and I am so excited !!!!!!!!! This is amazing that I feel full after just a little Soup and Water. Everythings getting cold before I can even get close to finishing it. What a trip :thumbup: This is going to be quite a ride. I can't believe this really happened. Just three months ago I made up my mind to have Lap Band surgery and now here I sit with my band in place and sip sip sipping my Water. Its all so unreal...someone pinch me!

I hope all of you are recovering quickly and being well taken care of. I think we should all form a group for people banded on Nov 17th 2009....anyone game? I need a lap band buddy anyway and Im betting some of you do too :unsure:

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HI everyone. Just checking in to see how you all are coming along since your surgeries on Tuesday! Mine went really well/ Was in and out in a couple hours and thanks to awesome pain meds I have been resting quite comfortably. The pain is not too bad so far. Doc has me on liquid diet stilll till at least Thanksgiving. I am feeling much better today and getting around better. I am pretty swollen still so I have what feels like restriction I guess. Its my first glimpse of what life will be like with the band and I am so excited !!!!!!!!! This is amazing that I feel full after just a little Soup and Water. Everythings getting cold before I can even get close to finishing it. What a trip :thumbup: This is going to be quite a ride. I can't believe this really happened. Just three months ago I made up my mind to have LAP-BAND® surgery and now here I sit with my band in place and sip sip sipping my Water. Its all so unreal...someone pinch me!

I hope all of you are recovering quickly and being well taken care of. I think we should all form a group for people banded on Nov 17th 2009....anyone game? I need a LAP-BAND® buddy anyway and Im betting some of you do too :unsure:

Its funny you mention that everything gets cold before you can even finish it. Thats how it is with me...a glass of applejuice, its up warm....its crazy.

Uggh, I got hiccups...those hurt.

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Doing great since my surgery! Recovery is coming right along! Very excited for what is ahead! I would be interested in a Nov 17 group! It would be nice to have some extra support!

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