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Hi all, I am in Clackamas, OR and had my surgery on 6/26/07 w/ Dr. Neil in Olympia, WA. I was wondering if anyone knows of or would be interested in putting together a local group to get together for moral support, ideas, whatever? I have heard that people who are part of a support group have the greatest chance of sucess! And believe me, I really want to make it work! my email is cquirino@yahoo.com, please let me know if your interested!

Thanks,

Chris

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Hi Portland Women!

My friend Joanna and I are both being banded on Aug. 6 and we'd love to get involved with a support group! I was thinking about this today because I cheated all weekend long after doing really well on my pre-op diet. Grr! I'm so frustrated with myself right now.

Nancy

raven_2930@yahoo.com

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Hi, Joanna and Nancy!

Woo hoo! Two more locals and fellow August Bandsters! (my surgery month is August, no set day yet)

I sent an email ;-)

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Hi Joanna & Nancy! I am so excited to hear from you both! I think what I am gonna try to do today is set up a group at yahoo so we can communicate that way? What does everybody think? Of course this is based on my figuring out how - I will keep everybody posted! Talk to you all soon.

Chris

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