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I am getting banded 9/21....I'm on my liquid diet now. Final pre-surg testing scheduled for tomorrow. I am 34 and have 3 biological kids, 2 more through marriage...so we are BUSY! :) I have a background of stage work so I was at one time very small. I haven't been able to get weight off for years now and I'm really looking forward to this journey and change.

I live in the Chicago area and would love someone who has been through this, to join up with me and walk this journey with me! :) Let me know if you are out there!

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I will be happy to talk to you. I am older (50) and my boy is grown up but I do have grandbabies that I keep and pickup from school plus work a job so I know about busy. I am 2 years out and have had no problems really at all. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to talk it is easier to get me through my work e-mail crodriguez17@comcast.net. If you prefer to talk with someone closer to your age not to worry it will not hurt my feelings. I sure soon many people will want to talk too..

Cheri

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Hey Banded Annie!!

I was banded June 20, 2011 and can buddy with you. I'm far away in Texas, but I have 3 kids and I'm 38... busy mom and full-time teacher!!

Cheri (above poster) is a great resource!! I've been communicating with her since I joined LBT and get to meet up with her tomorrow!! She's always given me good advice!!!

Good luck!!

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