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Hi all, I'm from the beaches of Virginia but left my bikini body behind some 30 years ago!

My appointment with the surgeon is this Wednesday, so I guess I'll find out then if I can be banded. I sure hope so. Been fighting weight all my life; and now I have diabetes, heart disease, and a host of other lovelies.

God blessed me with a loving, supportive husband of 24 years and a wonderful 19 year old son who is currently in college. Life is good and full; in more ways than one!

I've been reading for several weeks; learning as much as I can from you fine folks. My surgeon is Anthony Terracino if anyone is familiar with him...

Well, other than the fact that I'm retired on disability since 1995 due to complications from a craniotomy (lupus related); that's about all there is to tell about me. I enjoy gardening when I am able, our church family, and we like to travel but haven't been able to this past year because of my loss of mobility. And I have a ton of great friends! They really keep me going.

Looking forward to sharing more with you soon.

Hugs, Susie

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WELCOME PICKLEBRITCHES,

NICE TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD. I TOO AM DIABETIC, NOT BANDED YET BUT HOPING TO BE REAL SOON. ANYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW I AM SURE YOU WILL FIND HERE. EVERYONE IS SO NICE AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU.

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Welcome to LBT(Lap band talk)...I hope you will be banded soon....this is such an awesome site...everyone is really good to share their story and all the info they have.....

I was banded on 4/6/07 and I have lost 37 lbs...I go for second fill on 7/2/07.....I am very happy with the results...

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