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I just scheduled my lap band surgery for December 12th. Figured I would come and introduce myself to the forum!

I am Andrew Smith from Hillsdale, Michigan. I am a graduate of Western Michigan University with a BS in Geography. I am currently married to my wonderful wife, Laura, who has also had lap band done!

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Good luck to you and to your wife! It was the best thing I could have done for me!

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Good luck! I'm having mine done on the 20th of December.. I think it's awesome that you are both going to have LapBand - you can help each other out! :)

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Hi Andrew welcome and good luck with your surgery.

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I just scheduled my lap band surgery for December 12th. Figured I would come and introduce myself to the forum!

I am Andrew Smith from Hillsdale, Michigan. I am a graduate of Western Michigan University with a BS in Geography. I am currently married to my wonderful wife, Laura, who has also had lap band done!

Well hello Andrew ! Another fellow Michigan Bandster.

I am Shirley, and I was from Saint Clair Shores, but am living in Saint Helen, Michigan.

Up around Houghton Lake.

Welcome Aboard, and keep in touch.

Shirley.

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Just know it can be done. I am proof. Good luck and if you have any questions hit me up

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Welcome Andrew! This is a great forum for useful information & support. Post often so we can get to know you.

Best Wishes on your journey!

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Hi Andrew!

Just wanted to welcome you to our 'other' home

December 12 will be here before you know it! Yaaaa to a new begining...

Cya in the threads :)

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:) Andrews post is a year old ! I am sure he had surgery by now lol !

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OPPPPPZ my bad it was showing as a new post I never looked at the date lol

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OPPPPPZ my bad it was showing as a new post I never looked at the date lol

Followed the leader.....

I usually never look at date either.

Well Andrew, hope things are going well. Check on sometime!Bahahaha

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LOL too funny a read!

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LOL ! I didn't check the date either....now I'm super curious to know what happened to Andrew.

Knaroz, congratulations on you weight loss bro!

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Hey! I just found all of these replies in my email! I have been so busy with work and home life I forgot about this website!

I am currently 345 lbs. I started at 450 and it has almost been a year. I'm able to stand on my feet more. I now have a job working with at-risk children where I am on my feet all day and very physical. This would have never been remotely possible at the weight of 450 lbs. My knees would collapse on me!

Thank you all for your encouragement!

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:) Andrews post is a year old ! I am sure he had surgery by now lol !

<--Rolling over here bahahahhaaaaa

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