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Just popping in to intro myself. I am seriously gearing myself up for getting banded. I went for an eval. in late 2004. I chickend out. I think I am ready now though. My insurance supposedly covers it. I have a high BMI, sevral co-morbidities, have been overweight for way over five years, and have managed to lose a whopping 10 lbs in the past year on my medically supervised diet :) My stats are in my siggy if anyone is inerested in seeing where I am right now. If my insurance denies me, I WILL pay myself.

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What a cool name! Welcome to LBT Sisterfunkhaus! Jump in with both feet.. the water's fine! You'll find yourself surrounded by a bunch of great people here. Ask lots of questions, browse the forums, and soon you'll be feeling right at home.

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So, by the doctor's name, I assume you are in North Texas? I'm a Texan, too...live in Sanger north of Denton.

Glad you're here...good luck with the start of your journey!

Cindy

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Welcome to LBT! Another Texan here too!:biggrin1: There is a lot of valuable information on this board. Start by reading all the old as well as the new threads, and I am sure it will help you some with your decision. Good Luck!

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Texan here too! Lots of us, huh?

I'm a Dr. Jay patient - and felt safe with him.

I'm still learning about all this too - was banded in Dec.05 and have had only one fill. Getting another next week. I haven't lost any weight in awhile so I think the fill will help. It is easier to lose with the band, for sure!

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Thanks for the warm welcome :couch2: I am very excited and ready to go!! I FEEL much better about it now that it's been over a year and I have done more research. I feel really confident about this. These boards are great!

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