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Hey there... Well its been a long while since I've last been on.. actually I had to create a whole new profile.. (waah) as it had been that long and forgot all my login info!!

Anywho - a little about me - of course I am looking for some fellow bandsters from Arizona - however I am also looking for all of you that would be a support in my not so recent lifestyle change...

I am almost 10 months in - from being banded.. I was banded on March 20th, 2012.. and the process has been VERY slow going.. actually I think I lost more weight on my own with diet and exercise.. however I have a feeling I'm just being impatient.. right?

There have been several things about the band that I'm frustrated about - and well there are things about the 'new' me that I'm frustrated about too.. and I am just looking to make friends with those that understand what its like to be with the band... because frankly - my friends and family have NO IDEA...

I am looking for fellow bandsters to be more active with - perhaps is there a group of bandsters here in AZ that I don't know about? Would be nice if there was!!

I do hope to hear from you all soon!! Take care and make it a great day!!

Just me -

Bea

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