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HI former Johstonian? or whatever. I'm in Des Moines going to go to my first lap-band meeting on March 30th. I'm so excited to start this whole process. Excited but scared! :help: Hope all is well with you, have read a few of your posts.

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Good luck on your future banding! It's a great thing!!!!! Please keep us updated, it's kinda fun to watch how things work from beginning to end wiht another.

BTW, is it cold there? I have my A/C on here, 90s today.

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Thanks! I'm looking forward to more banding information and then hopefully getting it done!!

Cold? 58 here today. That's a heat wave to me!!

I've been to AZ a few times in March to watch the Cubbies play:biggrin1: , Nice Weather!!!

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I am originally from Johnston however, I live in Arizona now.

I would love to meet up with those from my home town.

Anyone?

Hi!! I live in Bettendorf (Quad-Cities). Where is Johnston??

I USED to live in Phoenix and Prescott Valley! Sure do miss the beautiful weather in the Fall and Winter.... The Spring and Summer... not so much! Hahahaha

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Hi!! I live in Bettendorf (Quad-Cities). Where is Johnston??

I USED to live in Phoenix and Prescott Valley! Sure do miss the beautiful weather in the Fall and Winter.... The Spring and Summer... not so much! Hahahaha

:clap2:

Johnston is right next to Des Moines. It's where Camp Dodge is.

Yeah, the summers can be a little warm at time! LOL

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So glad to see some people from Iowa. Syrah, who did your band from Grinnell? I live near there-they have done by-pass for a long time, but just recently began banding.

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Hey there all!! I'm from Des Moines...banded by Dr. Smolik. I would love to get together with other WLS people. Unfortunately, I have class during the Support group meetings, so I haven't been able to meet others.

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