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Welcome! I've only recently joined myself. I haven't been banded yet; surgery is due in February! Everyone seems really friendly here so I expect to be hanging around here a lot!

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I have my consultaion on January 15, then will be banded about 3 weeks later. This should be at the begining of February. I have been reading all the messages and it does sound a little complicated but I am determined to do this. No stopping me now ....50, 5'6" and weigh 290...ugh

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I also weigh around 290 but I'm 5'10''. It's still horrendous though. Like you I am determined to do this; I just want to get healthy and be able to go out and have fun with my family. I'm really fed up of being a spectator in my life!

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I want my life back. For years I did not have a weight problem. Therefore I know both sides of the scales. Obese and looking great. Sometimes I wonder how I got here. but thats Water under the bridge. I could blame it on the good Cajun food I am raised on but that is not fare to myelf. It was just me...eating and enjoying life. Not paying attention to what I was doing. Now I have to apy the piper.

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Welcome to LBT! My life is not the same since losing weight - not one little bit! If you can make some real lifestyle changes, the band can be an amazing tool!

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Welcome to Lapband Talk Achiever...

This is a very supportive and uplifting site...I hope you enjoy your time here.

:girl_hug: becky

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