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hello everyone one. is anyone going to be at the support group on the 19th?

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hello everyone one. is anyone going to be at the support group on the 19th?

I'm thinking about it. I have so much going on right now - I may not but I need to! If I decide to go, I'll repost.

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theres one after the seminar on the 19th. at st.vincents east. or at least thats what i wa told.

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Hey girl!! I just had it done in December and yes Blue Cross Blue Shield pays!! Where in Alabama do you live? I know a great doctor!!!

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Were you banded in 06 or 07?? I have not been banded yet but hope to in Feb. I too would like to keep up and share our process...I am from Tuscaloosa..Plan to use Andrew De Witt at

Carraway.B'Ham.....Elaine

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Hi Alabama bandsters! I haven't checked this thread in a long time, and just wanted to pop in to say, "Hi!"

My name is Tami, and I was banded 9/5/06 by Dr. Miles at St. Vincent's East in Birmingham. I've lost 120 lbs., and down from a size 26W to a 6-8. Life is good!

Where is the support group meeting at? Is there a schedule?

The lap band support group meeting is held the 3rd Saturday of each month, in seminar rooms 1 & 2, on the 2nd floor at St. Vincent's East, 50 Medical Park East Dr., Trussville. The meeting for post-op patients begins at 10am, and the meeting for everyone, pre- and post-op begins at 10:30.

I plan to be there, and hope to see some of you there, too! (Hi Season...you look mahvelous!)

Tami

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