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What’s on your checklist?
Posted: 04 May 2009 02:00 PM  
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Adam
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I’m a big believer in checklists, especially before something important. Before your gastric band surgery, there are lots of things you need to do before you arrive at the surgery center.

What do you think should be added to the list? For those of you who already have bands, is there anything you did that you think everyone should do? Is there something you wish you had done?

I’ll start with one:

I think you should take some good “before” pictures, no matter how bad you think you look. One day, you’ll be very proud of those pictures.

 
Posted: 12 May 2009 10:06 PM  
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Don’t just take pictures, take measurements as well.  I wish I had done this.  The only thing I have to go by are old clothes and the size of my watch as I have not had any links taken out of it yet.  Do take both front, side and back pictures.

 
Posted: 29 July 2009 10:29 PM  
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Smiley - 12 May 2009 10:06 PM

Don’t just take pictures, take measurements as well.

I wish I had taken measurements too. As the weight loss slows down some and you begin to plateau it would be nice to take measurements and see how you change. I only have the scale and my clothes to use at a measurement. Shrinking clothes help, but I currently have 3 pairs of pants that all fit and are 3 different sizes!! I also would have added grocery shopping to my checklist. That way I would know I already had what I needed at home cheese

 
 
 
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