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Hello everyone, I'm Pickles :)

I've been lurking here for a while but never posted, so decided to take the plunge! I live in Colorado and am considering the lap band. I attended a gastric bypass seminar several years ago by Dr Snyder I think... but then things got put on the back burner as I got pregnant then breastfeeding and I wouldn't say "forgot" about it, but I did have other things on my mind... ;)

I'm a mom of 3. A 12yr old, a 10yr old and an almost 3yr old.

I'm 5'2 and weigh about 255... :cry My husband is very supportive, and although we have great medical coverage we will be self pay, because my insurance doesn't cover the lapband...

I asked for more information from Dr. Kirshenbaum so now I'm just waiting I guess.

Thats all, hope to get to know you guys and gals more as I continue on this journey :)

~Pickles

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Hi Pickles!!! Welcome to LBT!! :clap2:

I too am from CO and Dr K was my surgeon. If I can do anything to help or answer any questions please feel free to ask!

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Hi Pickles, I see Dr. Brown in Canon City/Pueblo for my adjustments. I actually live in New Mexico, but just across the border from Durango.

Welcome to LBT---we look forward to getting to know you!

Kat

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Hello everyone, I'm Pickles :)

I've been lurking here for a while but never posted, so decided to take the plunge! I live in Colorado and am considering the lap band. I attended a gastric bypass seminar several years ago by Dr Snyder I think... but then things got put on the back burner as I got pregnant then breastfeeding and I wouldn't say "forgot" about it, but I did have other things on my mind... :)

I'm a mom of 3. A 12yr old, a 10yr old and an almost 3yr old.

I'm 5'2 and weigh about 255... :cry My husband is very supportive, and although we have great medical coverage we will be self pay, because my insurance doesn't cover the lapband...

I asked for more information from Dr. Kirshenbaum so now I'm just waiting I guess.

Thats all, hope to get to know you guys and gals more as I continue on this journey :D

~Pickles

Hi and welcome to LBT! This is a wonderful site full of very knowledgeable and supportive people. Feel free to ask about anything,and do alot of reading. Best of luck to you on your journey-Gigi:)

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Hi Pickles...I am also new at this site. I had my surgery with Dr Snyder in May. Good luck with your decision..kepp in touch.

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Hi!! Dr K is awesome!! I wish you the best of luck!! Also, there is a good thread "Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum" that you should checkout. A lot of us ladies banded by him chat there.

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Hey there,

I am also new to the site. I am having surgery on the 22nd of Dec with Dr. Brown from Colorado Bariatrics.

Good luck! I wish you the very best:thumbup:

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Hey and welcome! I just had my surgery last Friday with Dr Snyder. There are so many wonderful surgeons in this state, we are truly blessed to live here! Good luck and if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me.

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