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Good day everyone,

I've been lurking around this site for about 2 years...:crying: I've read many a entry and have been quite inspired by everyone's experiences. I've wanted the lapband for about 2 years now. I started the process 2 years, and the True Results facility I went too, wasn't a covered provider for my insurance, so instead of looking for a covered doctor, I dropped the entire thing..:frown: I did however recommend a fine doctor for my friend, and she was banded last year & I've watched her lose weight over the past year. So I'm a tad jealous watching everyone around me going for there goals and I sit idly by wanting and doing nothing! :thumbup: The turning point that made me FINALLY decide to throw caution to the wind and do something for me was this past week, I was @ the place I work, which I TRULY DESPISE. A manager came over and asked me if I was able to safely get down the stairs in case of an emergency! :mad: Was she kidding is what I thought. As I replied I have no problem getting down the d@mn stairs. Thank you. :lol: Supposedly this question was asked of me b/c last year I had a leg problem and my employer didn't want to force me to go down 6 flights of stairs for a drill. Whatever is what i still thought. But @ that time. I decided that I needed to begin to put myself 1st. I put EVERY SINGLE PERSON's NEEDS before my own. So I'm going to take the steps to get the lapband for me. I'm working towards healthy. Even a 100 or so pounds would make me feel 100000% better! :party:

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest! Its been building up for 12 years!

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welcome! Congrats on deciding to change your life. I look forward to reading of your success!

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Welcome! There are a lot of great people on this site who are more than willing to offer advice, support, and anything else you may need as you begin your journey...

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