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My name is Christina and I'm from WA. I will probably have my lap band surgery in April 2013, part of the wait time is I'm almost positive my insurance will make me go on a six month medical diet of some sort which is fine. Also my main support person (my father) will be out of town from Oct - April and I want him close by for the surgery and recovery phase. A huge reason for why I am doing this is because I turn 25 in December and realized that my life could be a quarter of the way over or HALF the way over! That's huge and I've decided it's only a quarter of the way over. My mother died at the age of 51 and every problem that she had up to her death could have been prevented with the lap band. In fact, a few years before she died she was researching the lap band. It's heart breaking to know she could still be here if she went through with the process to get the band. So in honor of her and myself I'm going down this path.I'm excited for my future and will support everyone else here that's going on the same path/journey.

Thanks for listening! :)

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Best wishes as you begin the prelude to your journey...such a positive move to understand that only you can improve your own health.

Best wishes...

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Welcome! I'm truly sorry about your mother. She was 5 yrs younger than me.

That is why I chose LB, so hopefully my kids & grandkids will not have to experience such a lost at such a young age.

I'm so glad you have your father with you for support.

You have 6mths to research & educate yourself on exactly how the lap band works.

Stick around here and find out through the pro's.

Best wishes on your journey!

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Way to go, you are taking charge of your life. :)

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