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Newbie here. Just dropping a line to introduce myself. I have struggled with my weight for many years. I have tried many diets, losing as much as 75 lbs at one time and then always regaining it all(and then some). I am in the process of jumping through all of the hoops to get my lap band surgery approved. The only thing I have left to do is a couple of more weigh-in appointments with my PCP. I'm told that the surgeon's office will then submit everything to be approved. He is confident that it will be approved. My BMI is 43 and I have hypertension. I'm just doing all of the reading and research I can do to make sure that I can be as successful with this as I can possibly be. I know that the lap band is only a tool and, is by no means a magic fix, but it's a tool that I feel I need to help me reach my goal.

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Welcome to the forum, countrysweet!

Your story sounds just like mine and half my friends here.lol

You've come to an excellent forum for support, education on the band and inspiration from some very successful ppl.

Hope you stick around and we all become good friends.

Best wishes on your journey to new health.

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Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone on here!

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