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daisychains7    427

daisychains7
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Hi all,

I am new to the world of lap band and am looking for some support. :) I've been lurking here for about a year and have learned so much about the band from reading your experiences.

I am 22, from MN. I started this process 6 months ago... My insurance required a 6 month medically supervised diet. Ive lost 30 lbs since then and I have my final nutritionist appointment on the 27th. I am so ready to submit, meet with my surgeon and get my surgery date. It's been a long road but now that it's becoming *real* I am a complete nervous wreck (excited too).

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Jean McMillan    2,973

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You came to the right place for support!

Congrats on starting your WLS journey. March 27th will be here before you know it!

Jean

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Ready2BFit    33

Ready2BFit
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Congratulations! YOu are doing a wonderful thing.

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Back~To~Amy    307

Back~To~Amy
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Welcome to the boards! Everyone around here is so wonderful and helpful. Best of luck to you in your journey.

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daisychains7    427

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Thank you so much for the welcome, ladies! :)

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colleenjoy    104

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Hi,

Congrats on making it through the 6 months! I'm just starting on the journey as well.

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