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My name is Jo, I am 25 and fairly new to Richmond, Va. I moved here in February and am loving it. I was banded in May of 2011 with a starting weight of 320 and have lost a total of 129 pounds. I work full time and attend school part time so it has been a bit difficult to find time to fit in some exercise. I really want to tighten everything up :). I look forward to meeting fellow bandsters. It is beautiful out today!

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Hello Jo. I too live in Va, actually I live in Fredericksburg, but I see Dr. Schroder down there in Richmond for all my aftercare. I have been banded since Jan. 2008. I look forward to talking with you and a really big congrats on the amazing weight loss

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Hello Jo. I too live in Va' date=' actually I live in Fredericksburg, but I see Dr. Schroder down there in Richmond for all my aftercare. I have been banded since Jan. 2008. I look forward to talking with you and a really big congrats on the amazing weight loss[/quote']

Hello, my name is Yolonda, I live in Spotsylvania. I will be banded on the 4th of December. Looking for an exercise partner and support. I am extremely nervous.

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Hello, my name is Yolonda, I live in Spotsylvania. I will be banded on the 4th of December. Looking for an exercise partner and support. I am extremely nervous.

dont be nervous.

you will do fantastic. just think of where you will be (this time next year)

even more gorgeous than you are right now :)

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Hey yolanda text me I am from texas so noy sure how far spotsylvania is from where I live now in Virginia. I live in Richmond and work in mechanicsville 936-718-4582

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Hello Yolanda! Just like Lapband Princess says, don't be nervous. The anticipation is the worst part, at least it was for me. Not quite sure where you're at in Spotsy but I live off of Gordon Road. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything. I've been banded just about 5 yrs now, actually January 30 will be my 5 yrs. Who's your surgeon? Look forward to chatting with you soon

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Hello Yolanda! Just like Lapband Princess says' date=' don't be nervous. The anticipation is the worst part, at least it was for me. Not quite sure where you're at in Spotsy but I live off of Gordon Road. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything. I've been banded just about 5 yrs now, actually January 30 will be my 5 yrs. Who's your surgeon? Look forward to chatting with you soon[/quote']

I live off rt. 208 I am using Blue Point Surgical group.

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