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Wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I was banded 6/8/06 in Chattanooga, TN by Dr. Jaime Ponce (my hero).:cheer2: I started the process a year and a half ago. It has been a very long journey getting my band. You know the old saying...what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

I've learned patience. I've learned to take a more active roll in my health care and not hestitate to seek out a second opinion from another physician. I've learned that what is so one day may not be so the next day. I've learned if you want something bad enough and are determined to get it you will eventually find a way.

During my journey to being banded I have read this board regularly and have found the answer to many of my questions both before and after surgery and all sorts of information to help me with my decision. The success you all have had has given me the inspiration to continue on the roller coaster road to being banded when I would hit another obstacle and feel like giving up. Thanks to everyone for all the encourgement you have unknowingly given. :clap2: Maybe I'll be able to return the favor one day.

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Thanks Mrs. P,

Those are wonderful words of wisdom and inspiration for me as one who is just beginning the journey. I have no idea what obstacles are ahead as I have my first doc appointment next Tuesday and have not ventured into the world of insurance yet. It all sounds so scary but I know you have to hang in there, do not take no for an answer and most of all have patience. Good luck on the rest of the journey.

T

PS I too have found everyone here so helpful, I thank all of you as well.

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Mrs. P

So glad you decided to post and let us in on your journey.... I am too on the journey to lap bandland.. My surgery is on the 25th of july. I am so excited, it just seems like these next few weeks will never be over. Keep us posted on your progress and good luck...

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