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Hi, All. I have just started my journey to having Lap Band Surgery. At 35 years of struggling with my weight, I have decided that this surgery is a good tool to help fight the battle. I look forward to getting to know and supporting others on their journey as well as developing a support system here. Thanks.

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Welcome! I'm glad you found motivation to have the surgery and get healthy. My reason was that I was tired of being overweight and I will be 30 in 14 months. I do NOT want to be clinically obese for my 30th bday.

I am about 4 1/2 weeks post op and this forum has been SO, SO helpful! Good luck on your journey :)

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Welcome! I am new as well. Surgery is Monday. Wish I did it when I was 30. But never too late to get healthy. Best wishes

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Welcome to the forum and good luck to all who are having up and coming surgery.

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best. decision. ever. ..........................welcome and good luck !!!!

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Hi Dollgirl! Great to have you. I was banded 5/8, already feeling healthier. No regrets.

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Hi I too just joined and will get banded on the 11 of July. My goal is to be a healthier weight by my 30 bday as well. Best of luck and let's do this...

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