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I just found out today that I have Hypothyroidism. I am really scared that I will not be able to get banded. I am researching (and thank you "L" for all your help) LBT for others with Hypothyroidism and there are people who have bands so I am trying to think positive. I just need a little encouragement not to give up on this. I am very emotional right now I was feeling so close and so happy yesterday and now I feel like my goal to be banded is unreachable. It doesn't help that its time for my cycle, that makes me emotional also.

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Hi Connie I am sorry to hear about the emotional rollercoaster. It is good that they found out you have it becuase that can account for some weight gain. I'm sure they will give you meds to balanace out the hormone levels for the thyroid and then band you to help you loose even more weight. This is a good thing. I wish I did have a reason that I have gotten so big, other then me not closing my mouth.

Has big sis gotten her thyroid checked, is it a hereditary thing?

I did see the Vinesqueen has thyroid issues. Maybe she help with some of your questions.

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I have never had it before i have been tested many times and always normal untill now. So that still isn't the reason for the weight gain.

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I am still following all of my appointments as scheduled and i will know if i can get the band when i go to Dr. Brody on Jan. 20th. I am Keeping my fingers crossed. Well it is almost time for our meeting any ideas as to where we will meet? Karen has been really busy latley so she hasn't been online to research places but she was saying that we could try Towson if you all want. let us know what you want to do.

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:D Has anyone come up with a place to meet next Sunday? I am going to be very busy the next couple of days but if you want to get together up here in Anne Arundel Co we could meet at G&M's that is on the South side of I695 and close to I295. Any other idea? :Bunny

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Their crab cakes are the size of baseballs and they are sooo good.

G&M has my vote!!! :cross-eye I love that place---seafood is good for ya right?!! :Bunny

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:) Has anyone come up with a place to meet next Sunday? I am going to be very busy the next couple of days but if you want to get together up here in Anne Arundel Co we could meet at G&M's that is on the South side of I695 and close to I295. Any other idea? :Bunny
Sounds good to me i have never been there so i need directions.

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You will love this place.

Hey Connie..Our consults ar 3 days apart. Be sure to let us know how it goes. :) :)

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Okay Group... That's sounds good to me. Lets meet at G&M in Anne Arundel County on Sunday the 8th. Just let me know the address and I will send the e-mail out. Thanks for pulling everything together Lord know I needed the help.

Talk soon Karen

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