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Hi everyone! I've been reading and gathering information from this site for weeks. So helpful! Just got an Email from my Doctors Ins. dept. letting me know that they have submitted my info and we will know something in two weeks or less... I can't wait to join this group of banisters!

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Well, I really wouldn't want to be a banister, but being a bandster is mighty fine! B)

tmf

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Where are you from in Texas? I am out by Galveston.

Cheri

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Hahaha...Bandster....I'm from Austin...

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Welcome! I haven't gotten my band yet, but everything is ready and I've started the diet, just waiting for my slow Hematologist to get back to my surgeon for medical clearance then Surgeon's appointment and surgery shortly after! Eeep! I wish you a speedy approval!

I'm in Webster, Texas. It's right outside of Houston. =)

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This is a great site for information.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

tomander@bell.net

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Love your profile pic :)

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Thanks...keeping myself as motivated as possible!

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Hahaha...Bandster....I'm from Austin...

I'm in Austin too. Who is your doctor?

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Dr. Patel

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Well HOWDY!!! San Antonio here.

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Dr. Patel

I was banded by Dr. Alex Esquivel in Feb. It was the best thing I did for myself. Welcome to this forum and a new life. This is great place with wonderful support.

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Hello from Fort Hood Texas here, have been banded 3 years now and if you have any questions please contact me and I will help you out in any way hun :)

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@AJ, saw you doctor on Channel 4 this morning.

@Valerie, welcome to the group. Who is doing your surgery???

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