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I know what you mean! I feel the same success when I hit 299. I hadn't been under 300 pounds in over 15 years. It's amazing what a number on a scale can do for you mentally.

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Hello all!! Oh wow!! I am so glad I found this ... I was just 'hunting' for some local AZ banders... I am just south of the Chandler area - but am always traveling to the East Valley - and well if you guys haven't met up... we SHOULD!!

I was banded back in March 2012 - and progress is a bit slow.. down 50+lbs since the surgery.. on average a whole 5lbs a month!? but hey.. progress right? anywho... enough of my griping.. :) Lets plan something!!

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Hey, progress is progress! You are making progress losing rather than gaining, so that is to be celebrated! :) I would love for us to meet up someplace for hot chocolate/coffee sometime. I'm thinking some workday after 5. Does that fit with everyone's schedule? Who likes that idea, or who has another idea?

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Hey, progress is progress! You are making progress losing rather than gaining, so that is to be celebrated! :) I would love for us to meet up someplace for hot chocolate/coffee sometime. I'm thinking some workday after 5. Does that fit with everyone's schedule? Who likes that idea, or who has another idea?

@ SusanSk - Thank you.. you're right.. progress is progress!! :) Sometimes I forget that... :) but yes coffee would be AWESOME.. my favorite!! and yes after 5 works perfect for me.. just name the time and place!! (FYI I am also off Fridays and Saturdays if that helps in the planning!)

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Thanks guys! I think so too. Even 1/2 a pound of losing is better than gaining!

As far as coffee goes i work til at least 6 on most evenings all the way in aj. I would love to meet up with u guys! Im available during the day and weekends.

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Thanks guys! I think so too. Even 1/2 a pound of losing is better than gaining!

As far as coffee goes i work til at least 6 on most evenings all the way in aj. I would love to meet up with u guys! Im available during the day and weekends.

Hey girlie.. lets definitely meet up! After six works for me too! and well of course weekends (at least Saturdays work) ooh.. idea... anyone need to go shopping yet? Heh heh..

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Weekends are better for me I work nights. But with advanced notice I can rearrage my hours. I wish I needed to shop however the last time I lost weight pre banding I held on to the clothes. After the next 30 lbs we will definitely need to go shopping!!! Maybe for swimsuits???? Lol. Lets set a date ;) for our first meeting. Happy Monday to all

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Ok---I propose that we meet Saturday, January 19th.--a week from Saturday. Everyone is welcome to come out and meet. It will be a great support system for our local banders group! How about meeting at the Starbucks at Arizona Ave and the 202 in Chandler. The address is 1395 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler. Shall we meet about 10:00 in the morning? I think according to everyone's posts, we would be free on the weekends. If this doesn't fit with anyone's schedule, just speak up. Nothing is set in stone.

Yay---we have a date set!

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Hey girlie.. lets definitely meet up! After six works for me too! and well of course weekends (at least Saturdays work) ooh.. idea... anyone need to go shopping yet? Heh heh..

Yeah weekends are def better!!! I don't need to go shopping yet but hopefully soon!

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Ok---I propose that we meet Saturday' date=' January 19th.--a week from Saturday. Everyone is welcome to come out and meet. It will be a great support system for our local banders group! How about meeting at the Starbucks at Arizona Ave and the 202 in Chandler. The address is 1395 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler. Shall we meet about 10:00 in the morning? I think according to everyone's posts, we would be free on the weekends. If this doesn't fit with anyone's schedule, just speak up. Nothing is set in stone.

Yay---we have a date set![/quote']

That sounds great! I will be there unless anything changes! Can't wait to meet you ladies!

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Sounds like a plan

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I'm in!

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Alright ladies i won't be able to make it now. Im working that morning. If the time or day changes let me know cause i def want to meet up with u guys! Im available anytime during the week then Im available sat afternoon and anytime on Sunday! Wished i could be there!

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Ok change of plans at work again. If i do go in it won't be til later! So are we still getting together? Who all is going?

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I still want to just trying to coordinate family schedule. What time is better for you?

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