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Hello, my name is Angie and I live in north central Georgia. I was banded yesterday so I have little weight loss as of now. I started at 212 (I'm 5'2" so it all shows).

I am marries with one child, a three - soon to be four- year old daughter. I am a high school science teacher and a graduate student, where I am getting a degree in library media specialist. My faith (I am a Christian), my family, and my job take up most of my time.

I am looking for someone to my mentor. I love my husband, but he's never had a weight problem, so he doesn't really understand why i've done this. I want someone to ask silly questions and generally be support to me and hopefully as I grow I can return some support.

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Hi Angie! Congratulations on becoming banded! Itis a very exciting journey. I was banded 6 weeks ago and am so very glad that I did. The days and weeks ahead will be exciting and I wish you much success. I don't think that I am ready to be a mentor because Iam so newly banded myself. But I would love to be a support buddy if you are interested. I have one girl as a support buddy right now who had her surgery 6 weeks before I had mine and we are really supporting each other. Sure family and friends are a great support, but you will find it easier to talk to people who are going through the same thing as you! Good luck jumping on the "band" wagon! My personal e-mail address is suzepersh@verizon.net. Hope things are going well!

Susan

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Hi Angie:

I would love to be your mentor and answer your questions. There are NO silly questions, it fyou have it as a question it deserves an answer. Ask away. You can PM me or email me at sandisbandedliving.com

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