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Welcome Paul! I logged on just a bit ago. I've gone to one of the Dr. Pinnar's meetings. Was planning on having a doc in VA do my surgery, but he moved to Seattle. I'm having surgery this Mon. but in Maryland, Dr. Greene.

I haven't written much on this site. Read quite a bit. Soooooo much info is out there, here. I've been researching lapband for almost 3 yrs. Finally, moving forward. Lucky enough with my insurance paying the way.

Keep viewing, and glad you're doing the lapband.

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Guest nancy~chevygirl

Welcome Paul....good luck on your new journey of life! I will be joining the ranks soon also!

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Hey Paul,

It's great to have another Y chromosome here at LBT. Where in VA are you? I used to live in Richmond.

Benet

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Welcome, welcome! :)

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Welcome aboard, Big Paul :)

Its good to see more testosterone popping out of the woodwork. Good luck on the 17th!

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Guest LisaJ

I am new here. I got my band in May/2003. I originally lost 75 pounds but since December of 2004 I put about 10 pounds back on, I am so glad I found you guys because I am struggling to stay on track. I have continued in the last 6 months to lose and gain the same 8 pounds over and over again. Just bad food choices, and giving in to children wanting fast food. Anyway I am so glad I found all of you because when I got my band, I had trouble finding much support.

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