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Kristi Twisti

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Kristi Twisti    18

Kristi Twisti
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Hi there! I'm looking for a buddy or buddies in Florida. I live in Brooksville, which is 30 miles North of Tampa, but do travel to Tampa daily for work. I also have season passes to Disney so travel to Orlando a few times a year. I haven't met many other bansters in the area. There are a few nice ladies that go to my surgeons monthly support group but thats about all the face time I get with other bandsters. I would love to be in touch with some locals who are going through this as well. ^_^

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evangrinvsen    0

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Hi there! I'm looking for a buddy or buddies in Florida. I live in Brooksville, which is 30 miles North of Tampa, but do travel to Tampa daily for work. I also have season passes to Disney so travel to Orlando a few times a year. I haven't met many other bansters in the area. There are a few nice ladies that go to my surgeons monthly support group but thats about all the face time I get with other bandsters. I would love to be in touch with some locals who are going through this as well. ^_^

Kristi,

My name is Erin. i am also 30 and living in FL. I live in South FL near Ft Myers. I had my surgery about six monsths ago and have recently lost all motivation. I would love to chat and see if we can help each other. It looks like you have a great start. Let me know if this works for you.

Erin

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Grider    92

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Hi there! I'm looking for a buddy or buddies in Florida. I live in Brooksville, which is 30 miles North of Tampa, but do travel to Tampa daily for work. I also have season passes to Disney so travel to Orlando a few times a year. I haven't met many other bansters in the area. There are a few nice ladies that go to my surgeons monthly support group but thats about all the face time I get with other bandsters. I would love to be in touch with some locals who are going through this as well. ^_^

Hi Brooksville -Clearwater here, 1st group meeting tomorrow at memorial hospt- there is a lady on obesityhelp trying to set up a coffee group she is in palm harbor or north of that- I am just starting- 1st surgeon visit July 11. Welcome!

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Kristi Twisti    18

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Just wanted to say a quick hello to you both! I'm on my phone but will be in touch tomorrow evening. Glad to hear from you both!

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