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Hi..my name is Tracey and I am trying to get the Lap band. I am waiting on one more thing to get insurance approval and I hope it is approved quickly. I am so excited about this life changing event. I know I can do this and this is something I really want. I hope to make some new friends and I am always looking for advice and learning from other's experiences. Look forward to meeting everyone:clap2:

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:becky:Hello there!.

I'm from VA too..the nothern part...and I just wanted to say hi!

I'm really in the fist stages of the journey. Still doing the research. I hope you get the ins. approval quickly! Good luck with everything!

Nice to meet a fellow virginian! :mad:

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Hey there...not too far from you guys. I'm from Maryland and work in DC. Have you selected a surgeon yet? I highly recommend my surgeon if you have not. He's great. Good luck on your journey and welcome to LBT.

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Hi mumof2boys,

I see you went to Dr. Brody @ GW. I have an appointment there next month. I hear nothing but good reviews about him!

Thanks!

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I am going to be seeing Dr Terracina in Newport News. They are submitting my case to my insurance today so I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. I hope that I hear something back soon.

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I am going to be seeing Dr Terracina in Newport News. They are submitting my case to my insurance today so I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best. I hope that I hear something back soon.

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Hi!!! I'm from Newport News (Denbigh area). However, I now live in Hopewell. I've heard great things about your doctor from different people on the website. WELCOME!!!

P.S.~ What high school did u attend?

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Hi!!! I'm from Newport News (Denbigh area). However, I now live in Hopewell. I've heard great things about your doctor from different people on the website. WELCOME!!!

P.S.~ What high school did u attend?

Hi,

I use to live in Newport News also.And Went to Denbigh High School.Many moons ago..I currently line in King William County now.

Out by Kings Domionion.

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Hi, I am new to this board and I live in No Virginia. Good luck with your surgery. A support board is a must with lap band surgery, so welcome.

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Good luck with the insurance! I checked the local support groups for Maryland, but it seems a MD/DC/VA group for this area would have more folks. Anyone know if one already exists?:)

Ginny

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I have been in NN since 91...my 16 yr old daughter attends Denbigh High and next year my 13 yr old will be going. They grow up so fast!

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I have been in NN since 91...my 16 yr old daughter attends Denbigh High and next year my 13 yr old will be going. They grow up so fast!

Hello~

I went to Menchville...graduated many moons ago.My mom lives in the Beechmont area which is Denbigh's zone.

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Hello~

I went to Menchville...graduated many moons ago.My mom lives in the Beechmont area which is Denbigh's zone.

That is to funny.I use to live in the Beechmont area.I lived at the very end of that road on Cove Rd!!Been so long I think thats the name.Does Beechmont run to Warwick blvd?

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That is to funny.I use to live in the Beechmont area.I lived at the very end of that road on Cove Rd!!Been so long I think thats the name.Does Beechmont run to Warwick blvd?

Hi everyone~

Yes Beechmont does run into Warwick Blvd.LOL! This is soooo funny. Whatyear did u graduate?

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Hi! I'm in Richmond VA. I am working on getting the insurance coverage. I have my PCP, therapist, & surgery appt all on 11/5/07. I just can't wait to get started.

I will keep ya'll posted as it goes!

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