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Hi! My PCP has put me on the track to get a Lap-Band & I am so relieved! She said that I should have no problem getting approval. I am 5'6" & 255 lbs, so my BMI is about 41. My first consult with the surgeon is at the end of February. I've been considering this for a long time, & now it can't come soon enough!

I'm glad to meet you all! :)

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Welcome BananaMoon!!!

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Hi Bananamoon, and Welcome to LBT.

I just wanted to let you know that I love my band.

For the first time in my entire life I weighed less on January 1 than I did on Thanksgiving Day. How cool is that?

Hugs!

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Welcome!!! I am only 4 days banded, and I love it! I get full on 1 cup of liquid and am satisfied for a long time. I am no longer a slave to my hunger and cravings. Yipppeeee

Audree

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Hi everyone,

I was banded in Utah on Feb 29, 2006... I have lost 45 lbs. Half my weight loss goal... By Dr Mckeen... he is wonderful! Very supportive.

Anyway... glad to meet you all...

Brig

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Bananamoon, you will do great! I was just banded on the 4th, and I am healing really well!

Take care!

Cricket

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Welcome to LBT bananamoon and Brig! This site is great resource for information and support. Keep us updated on your journeys!!

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