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My name is Jennifer and I live in Tacoma Washington. I am scheduled to be banded on April 3. I am very nervous and am glad that I have located this forum. I have been reading posts for the last few weeks and finally decided to join because I am now officially on my way! :)

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hello jennifer welcome I was banded in 2/22 if you have any questions I

will be more than happy to answer good luck on you journey

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Hi Jennifer and welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your band date! If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am doing very well. Best of luck to you! Gigi

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Welcome Jennifer!! Keep us updated on your progress. In the meantime, read everything and ask lots of questions. Good luck!

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Congratulations on your banding date. I'm hoping to have an early April date also. I don't see the surgeon until March 20th so hopefull I'll get in soon after! This site has been a wonderful source of information for me!

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As I am very excited and nervous to get this surgery done, I have a nagging thought at the back of my mind. food has been my constant companion over the years and I kinda feel like my "best friend" will be dying. I will no longer be able to find comfort in food...believe me this is exactly what I want, nonetheless it still feels a little odd. Has anyone else out there dealt with these feelings? And how did you get thru? What did you find to take the place of eating when you are happy, sad, depressed, etc? Any ideas that can help would be greatly appreciated!!:)

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