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Anyone around 23?

Erin18

By Erin18, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Wendydarling19    310

Wendydarling19
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Turned 23 in December, my birthday present to myself was my band. I was banded Jan 23. Sorry it didn't work out for you these complications scare the crap out of me especially knowing they are very common! So far so good though. I just hit my first short term goal which I wanted to do -25 by the end of March. Hoping for -25 more by the end of July. Don't know we will see! The sleeve is very good. I know a few people at my work (hospital) who have it and have lost a ton of weight. It melts off because they physically can't eat as much. They don't have to mess around with bandster hell and adjustments. I am just too chicken about the fact that they cut 75-80% of your stomach off. One of the main reasons I am doing this is to become body ready for a baby in a few years. I had a son 1 1/2 years ago who was stillborn due to many complications which aren't necessarily attributed to weight but definitely didn't help the situation. I want to be able to have an unfill when I do become pregnant. Good luck!!

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Cwalden    2

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Hey! I'm 23 was banded in July. Down 60 pounds. No complications. Would love to get to know some of you! Had an account a while back but forgot the password! Oops! :)

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kheartskat    4

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Hello! I will be 23 this summer, I am currently doing 6 months of doctor supervision that is required by my insurance before I can have LB surgery. I would love to meet some people around my age to chat with/share ideas with!

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Ariellestarr    53

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I just turned 24! Getting banded next Monday!

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nerms    237

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Hi There! I'm 22, currently scheduled for my LapBand surgery July 24th.

I'm 20 and booked in for a band on the 29th of July :)

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operation_newme    11

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Hi There! I'm 22, currently scheduled for my LapBand surgery July 24th.

I'm 20 and booked in for a band on the 29th of July :)

Congrats! I'm super excited. I can not wait!

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Ariellestarr    53

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I'm 24. Got my band exactly one week ago! Feeling pretty good now, almost normal. Just starting to get some love for my new addition!

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