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Hi everyone! I'm Rebecca, a married 29 yr old mother of two little boys. I've strugged with my weight since childhood and finally opted to look into lapband.

I'm 5'4" Tall

Starting weight was 230

Current Weight is 223

My first consultation was April 27. I did my nutrician & psych evaluation May 9 and I scheduled my surgery yesterday for JUNE 21 so four weeks from today! I'm so excited.

My BIG goal is 130 by the time I turn 30 (April 30 2013)

Mini Goals: 199, 175, 150

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Congrats hope to get my surgery date soon

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great! it is so nice to see others starting the journey . i just recently made the call & had my consultation with my dr/surgeon. im also 5'4 lol weight seems to show more on us short gals doesnt it :wacko: im a momma of 3 girls all older 15-16-20 hoping my surgery will be in september of this year !!

my goals --

130 by daughters graduation in 2014

walk into victoria secret and be able to buy ANYTHING cause it fits

buy a cute pair of harley davidson jeans

wear a cute belt and have it show

wear the dress i was married in again !! (( its a size 10-12 ))

own a cute bra not from a plus size store!

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I have been so excited I'm going to see if they will schedule my next visit with the surgeon as soon as I get my next appointment with the dietician lol

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That is awesome seems our surgery will be clsoe to each other. Mine is tent. set for June 27 or 29. I have met all my requirements just waiting to see if they will accept my EGD that is 1 and a half years old, they require one with the year.

Hopefully they submit any day now!

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Hi Rebecca,

Glad to hear you are moving along. I had hoped to be under 200(lose 28) by my birthday(oct) maybe too unrealistic but it doesn't look like I'm going to have a surgery date untilAug(or later :( ) so now I 'm thinking maybe meet my goal by my next birthday. I don't have a mini goal yet.

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Congrats!!! My surgery is June 1st and im excited but very nervous

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Good for you! I wished I had done this earlier in life. I was probably your size when I was 29. 10 years later, I packed on another 70lbs when I finally had surgery this year at 39. You will not regret it.

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Thanks everyone! I'll post updates on Thursdays, I'd be glad to be band buddies with anyone. My husband is extremely supportive but he won't be going through it so I'll want anyone I can to vent to and ask questions and just get encouragement and give encouragement! I need someone else to help hold me accountable! Good Luck everyone! I looked over pictures back in February of the last 5 years since my boys were born and realized I've hidden in most or was just not there. My biggest goal is to be in front of the camera and in the action with my kids and family!

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