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Hello all,

I am BeachBumFl, aka Donna, and I was banded June 8,2006 and had my first fill July 27th. I started at 240 and today (July 30) I am 225.5. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.

facts about me: I am about to be a grandmother any day- a girl. I am so excited.

I have a black chihuahua, Sadie, I love to pieces

I am married to a wonderful man - for 16 years now.

I am a Registered Nurse

I am Southern and speak fluent Southern!!! LOL

thanks for this website and take care all!!!!

Hugs,

Donna:kiss2:

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Hi and welcome to LBT. You are going to love it here. You've done wonderfully since being banded. I was just banded on July 18, and don't have my first fill scheduled till Aug 30. I lost 10 lbs. on my pre-op diet and 6 lbs. since. I'm very happy so far with the results.

I have a dog also.

I am in Tennessee with family and had my surgery in Nashville. I kind of live in two different places, one out west and one in the south. I am retired and my kids are in Knoxville so I get to visit here a lot and couldn't resist coming here for my surgery.

I am a retired Trauma Nurse of 38 years.

I have 8 grandchildren.

Again welcome to the forum.

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Hi Doty,

Thanks for responding. I have been a nurse since 1978. I have done several types of nursing but now I dont do direct patient care. It is s wonderful profession, however, I wish I could retire too. I have a few more years to go.

How did you get the pretty signature and weight loss strip that you have for your signature??? I would love to pick out something for me.

I use to go to Decatur, Al a lot. that is close to Huntsville and about 129 miles from Nashville. That is a nice area.

Have you had any issues since banding? are you eating regular food? What are you doing for exercise? I am walking right now, however, I will be starting at the college gym when the new semester starts. My husband will go with me.

I bet you have a lot of interesting stories to tell since you spent so much time as a trauma nurse. I would love to hear some of them.

take care and thanks for the welcome!!! talk to you soon! ;)

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