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Hi! Trying to start an updated group. Most posts here are pretty old. Anyone from

Baltimore area?

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I'm just starting this process, but I am here I'm in Dundalk.

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I'm here! Live in Harford County, work in Towson. Was banded at St. Agnes 11 months ago.

Stephanie

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I like in Perry Hall (Close to WhiteMarsh) and I was banded on May 25th. I will have my second fill in about a week or so.

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Just started the process but I am self pay so I think it will go pretty quick I have an appointment with Dr. Averbach from St. Agnes on August 1 and the nutritionist on Aug 2

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I live in Harford County, surgery was at GBMC. How is everyone?? I was banded on June 13

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Just started the process but I am self pay so I think it will go pretty quick I have an appointment with Dr. Averbach from St. Agnes on August 1 and the nutritionist on Aug 2

That's who did my surgery. I was banded March 1 this year. In happy so far. Let me know if you have any ??

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I live in Harford County, surgery was at GBMC. How is everyone?? I was banded on June 13

Who was your doctor? I was banded at GBMC as well by Dr. Liao

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Who was your doctor? I was banded at GBMC as well by Dr. Liao

Dr. Mo was my surgeon

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I live in Halethorpe, down the road from St. Agnes where I was banded. looking for support as well from locals. I can be emailed @ blessings2310@hotmail.com.

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I'm waiting on approval from my insurance company. I've met with dr. Averbach, completed the psych eval, and I'll be meeting with Nancy Lum, the nutritionist, tomorrow. I live in Carroll County.

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congrats on your new life journey. You will love Nancy. good luck, keep me posted. I actually work at st.agnes.

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Thanks, Renee! I am very excited.

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I'm hoping to go to Dr Averbach's seminar next month. So excited to finally get this process started!

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I did the online version because there wasn't a seminar offered right before my appointment. I'm sure you'll learn lots at the seminar--more specific info. I'm meeting Nancy Lum today for my initial consult. One step closer!! Fingers crossed for the insurance approval!! :)

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