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Hi!

My name is Paty. I am a 36 year old single mom. I live in Parlin, NJ and I am trying to get the LapBand procedure done. My doctor is Dr. Morris Washington in Freehold, NJ.

I currently weigh about 280lbs (give or take that time of the month). I am 5'4" and have been overweight all my life.

I have gone through all the procedures, doctor appointments and got approval for the procedure in mid May of this year, but I changed jobs and I am just waiting for my new health card to come in so the office can ask for approval again.

I hope that I can get approval soon and embark on this new life of losing weight and being healthy for once. I am tired of being so big and uncomfortable.

I hope to meet new friends and learn new things and recipes. I am also very curious on the pre band and post band liquid diet.< /p>

Hoping here to meet you all!

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Hi Paty

Welcome, I see that no one has responded to you. And was reading somewhere yesterday that there was a girl who never got responses and she felt left out. Your post is on page 2 - so it's not seen by everyone.

I am 52 - 5'3 244 live in Indio CA (my Dad was from NY & NJ) and have been overweight most of my life (skinny from 14 to 25) I am in the pre-band mode - have met with surgeon - now doing all the testing - I will have a complete physical - lungs heart boobs colon by the time all the test are done - Hope i pass them all - after 52 yrs of eating smoking and not exercising I may have some problems - but so far lungs seem ok (did that test yesterday)

This is a great place to gather info and get support - People are very friendly here and helpfull. Check out the post ask questions and you will get reply.

My best to you on your Journey to be Healthly - Cute & Slim :(

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Hi,

I am not far from you in Mercerville, NJ (Hamilton)..............I am expecting to get the lapband next Wednesday-we're awaiting final approval from ins. co....................goodluck to you!!!

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Hi Paty....I have no idea when you posted but after doing a little navigating on this board, I was able to find that you went to Dr. Morris Washington as well! I just started with him the 3rd week of January and have only met with Jessica the PA. I would love to pick your brain and ask you questions...have you had the surgery? Please let me know either privately or on board. Thanks so much and I am so glad to find someone else that is in Dr. Washington's care! Take care and hope to hear from you soon. PS....my name is Denise!

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