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Is there anyone here from around Owensboro, KY that I can talk to about their experience. I'm at the last of my journey and ready to schedule my band...but having second thoughts....please let me know if you can talk my email at jcollineal@me.com thanks

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I am on the east coast, so geographically I'm far away...but I'm in my fourth year. I can tell you that I really struggled with my decision. I recently started a retospective blog of my journey, starting with when I first started exploring surgery. Check out my blog. You may find some answers (link is in my signature line). You may want to download the 7 Things I wish I knew before lapband surgery from my blog. My mentor and I put that together to try and help others through this journey. Good Luck.

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Thanks I will check it out...I appreciate the help on this....

Jan

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I am on the east coast, so geographically I'm far away...but I'm in my fourth year. I can tell you that I really struggled with my decision. I recently started a retospective blog of my journey, starting with when I first started exploring surgery. Check out my blog. You may find some answers (link is in my signature line). You may want to download the 7 Things I wish I knew before LAP-BAND® surgery from my blog. My mentor and I put that together to try and help others through this journey. Good Luck.

Gloria, You are an inspiration to all of us. I am sturggling right now to just maintain my current weight loss. I have no restriction and am hungry all the time. But I have maintained. Can't wait for my 2nd fill on Monday. Thanks for your story. I will sign up to see more of your journey. Best wishes!!!

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