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hey just introducing myself... I am 34.... Soon to be 35. I live in the DFW area. My doctor is Dr Smith at Fort Worth Lap Band. I will have surgery in a little less than a month on Sept 22. I am super excited. I have been over weight most my life but reciently hit an all time high and passed into the 300s and said enough and took the plunge.

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hey just introducing myself... I am 34.... Soon to be 35. I live in the DFW area. My doctor is Dr Smith at Fort Worth Lap Band. I will have surgery in a little less than a month on Sept 22. I am super excited. I have been over weight most my life but reciently hit an all time high and passed into the 300s and said enough and took the plunge.

hi there and welcome to our forum. You will find a lot of knowledgeable, kind people here who offer tremendous insight and support.

I wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery. Please drop in often and keep us posted on your progressl

Melinda

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Welcome! I had surgery on August 22nd and so far I love it! Good Luck to you!

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welcome and sending you luck and well wishes for a speedy recovery for your upcoming surgery. congrats on your new journey.

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Welcome aboard! Good luck with your journey. These forums are a great place to get support and advice.

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Hi ReddirtRN! I'm using Dr. Smith as well. I don't have a surgery date just yet but waiting on pins and needles to hear from them. Let's keep in touch! I think Im going to attend a support session soon. Have you? EXCITED about our new life!! :)

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