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HI Everyone,

Though I have been part of Lapbandtalk for quite awhile, I have never posted. I have recently moved to Fort McMurray, Alberta and have just settled in. I was wondering if there were any bandsters on this forum from there that would like to meet up...

Maral:)

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Welcome, infamous Maral! I'm a big fan ;)

Not from Fort McMurray, but there's gotta be SOME lurking around here.

Glad to see you posting... get your self a ticker! *wink wink*

Mandi

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I have not seen any bandsters on here from Ft. Mac., but I am assuming there are some there. I am sure Dr. Coburn mentioned that he was training someone to do fills there.

I know there are some in Edmonton, Grand Prairie and some here in Calgary. A little too far to get together for a quick meet up.

Welcome to Alberta.

Andrew

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HI Mandi,

Thanks for the warm welcome :lol:)

Your activies are an inspiration to read and often bring a smile or a chuckle....

Actually you were in 'toon vacationing while I was there as well, but it was a pretty hairy time for us as we were in the process of moving and I didnt get the chance to contact you to meet up...perhaps another time, we will both find ouselves there and can meet up...My sweetheart is from Saskatoon, so we will be going back for visits...

As for infamous...I can't recall ever being called that...but I guess there's a first time for everything...lol...My reputation preceedes me and there isnt a whole lot I can do to escape it ;o)

As for who I am now...I'm just Maral, settling with her sweetheart in a new city, an elementary school teacher...looking to make new friends, perhaps banded ones to meet up with for thougtful and meaningful conversation.....banded December 2003 by Dr Yau at The Grace Hospital....

Create a great day,

Maral

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Welcome Maral. Although we never met, you were absolutely wonderful to me over the phone. I appreciated your phone calls for the first few days after my surgery and you were always available to me whenever I had any questions.

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You're most, welcome, Alex :confused:

Day after surgery calls was one of the things I really enjoyed about my job. Many people were really appreciative...

I hope that you are continuing well on your banded journey.

Maral

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HI,Maral

i know there is alot of us up in Fort Mac but not to many reaching out

i am new to the form as i was looking for somone to chat with

crowntown

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Hi Maral

I'm glad to hear you are settling in with your sweetie. We do miss you at tlbc. Glad you're on here.

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HI Crowntown,

I can understand people not wanting to reach out. Many people do like their privacy when it comes to weight loss with the band.

I'm glad to hear you're looking for someone to chat with...

You can respond here or if you want to email me privately at maralbooster at hotmail dot com. (I wrote it out this way because I don't know if it will appear if I write it as an email address)

I'm happy to go out for coffee if you'd like :))

I'm new in Fort McMurray and just settling in, getting used to being in a new place. It would be nice to connect with a banded person from Fort McMurray.

Maral

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HI Donna,

Thanks, Donna :)

I'm gradually getting used to a new environment. So far, it's been very friendly and welcoming...and most importantly, I am with my sweetheart full time...no more long distance for us! And, I'm glad to be getting back into teaching.

This past year, I had a chance to meet some wonderful people...and I miss all of you as well...

Create a great day,

Maral

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Hi Maral, I have lived in Fort McMurray for quite awhile, and tonight I am in Toronto nervously waiting my surgery tomorrow morning with Dr. Yau. I would love to have some one to talk to in my area. I look forward to hearing from you :D Jaide

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