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It was just Chris and I at the first meet, but it was GREAT!!!

We want to try to meet on a week night and a Saturday to accomidate people's schedules. We were thinking one meeting/social and one cooking group (Chris' great idea)!

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A few of us from LBT are getting together this Saturday. Who wants to join in the fun?

We will be meeting in Tualatin, Sat 7/21. For details email achattykathy@gmail.com

See ya there!

Oh man, I JUST saw this, I would love to have met with you all! I'm in the Bethany Beaverton/NW Portland Area.

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We met again last Saturday, before my surgery. I'm not sure when the next meet will be, but I assure you there will be many more! Please send me your email address so I can drop you a line next time we get together. It's a fun group and we are growing!

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I have a friend in the Portland area. I am going to give her your email

address. She was banded by my dr. the same day as me.

I think she could really use the support!

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I'm just starting the process - I've had my sleep study and my other appointments are next week.

Anyone banded by Dr. Emma Patterson? I'm anxious and nervous but very determined.

Thanks!

:whoo:

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Hi all! Kathy and I have been meeting on a fairly regular basis and it's so nice to have someone to go through everything with! I know we are both excited about expanding these meetings and we have set up a yahoo group to keep everybody on the same page! PDXishlapbanders : PDXish Lap Banders

If your interested please check out the group and sign up! We are working on getting the calender put together! Look forward to getting to know everybody!

Chris

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Hi Debi;

I'm going in for my appointment with Dr. Jan who is in the same office as Emma Patterson on Monday. I haven't noticed anyone who's been banded by either since I've been on this site but only been checking it out for a few days. I'm really nervous too, especially since I started checking out all the postings about complications. I have quite a few questions I would like to ask now but a little worried too. I was asked to lose 13 pounds before the surgery and it's been quite a battle since I just had foot surgery and cannot exercise to aid my efforts. I'm hoping that they will take that into consideration when I meet with the doc on Monday to discuss the surgery

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Hello,

I am getting banded on the 24th of next month. I am so excited, but nervous, and I would love to meet up with you guys when you meet, if your still meeting. I am up past Sandy towards the mountain.

I am getting banded by Dr. Cagle in Vancouver. Anyone ever had it done by her?

Also, anyone else get put on the milk diet... I need advice on that.

Elaine

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Hello,

I am getting banded on the 24th of next month. I am so excited, but nervous, and I would love to meet up with you guys when you meet, if your still meeting. I am up past Sandy towards the mountain.

I am getting banded by Dr. Cagle in Vancouver. Anyone ever had it done by her?

Also, anyone else get put on the milk diet... I need advice on that.

Elaine

I haven't heard of it...can you give an example of how it works? ARe you JUST drinking milk or putting something IN it?

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Well, the milk diet is basically me drinking skim milk as much as I want, 3 times a day for at least 5 minutes. I can drink crystal light, and Water. AND THATS IT!!! I cant believe it. I am going to be starting a couple days early, because I have my pre op appointment next friday, a whole 2 weeks before my surgery. I want to lose a weeks worth of weight before I see the doc to see if she is able to let me eat even veggies or something.

So, thats my diet.. I hope Im sticking to it...

Elaine

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