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<p>Hello Everyone, I'm looking forward to having some help in becoming a healthier me. I quit smoking 9 years ago; cold turkey - Using the philosophy - 'Don't need them for life." I've tried to modify that RE: food, buy looking at a slice of (fill in the blank) as a cigarette. Long story, short, here I am at 365. I don't think I can add anything to, what we all know, as the woes of weight. I Lap Band with my beautiful wife in October - Ya know, kinda want to get a jump my '08 new years resolutions. Ha. So, you see, I have one great teammate and, gathering from the posts I've read, a generous and thoughtful, staduim of support. Thanks in advance. Dylan

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Dylan and dear wife,

You will love the band. You still eat but get full. My maintanance has been very easy too. In fact I am having a problem getting in enough food. It is the last thing on my mind. I am so active now too. Burning so many more calories than before.

I think before I only felt full at holiday meals. I was always thinking about what I could eat next any other time.

edie

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:welcomeB: Dylan to LBT!!

You will love this site. It has a ton of helpful information and supportive people to chat with. Congratulations on choosing to get the lapband!!

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Welcome Dylan! Yes we all know the woes of weight, and soon they will be in your rear view mirror! This is a life changing experience but it is oh so worth it!

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Thanks Edie, Bad Girl, and Jaque, I'm predicting my biggest obsticle(s) will be euphoric memories of large portions of tasty (again, fill in the blank). My plan to counter these thoughts is to jump on a bike and ride around the block or mow an acre, ya'know get away from food sources... at least until I start seeing the results on the scale. If it's raining or cold; I'll try to lose myself in this web site. Or see what Klover Mom is doing.....:eyebrows:. Thanks again for your welcome notes. Dylan

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