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Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am 30yrs old. I am married with 2 kids, 1 boy and 1 girl. I have been overweight my entire life and am ready to do something about it! My BF Heather introduced me to this site and I have been lurking around. I am currently waiting for the pre existing conditions time to go by on my ins before I can start my Lap Band journey with you guys!

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Welcome -- you are at the best place for support, information and wealth of new friendships.

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I am going to Atlanta this week and possibly over to Moody, AL -- thought it might be nice to meet. I will PM you my cell # if you wish to get together - or you can PM me yours.

I think you are line 15mins or so away - correct?

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anyone ever used Dr. Vincent Gardner for lapband surgery at Cahaba Valley surgical center in Alabaster? he is doing my surgery Nov 30th. i have Aetna PPO.

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Oh my God! I have family in Odenville. I start my 3 month pre-op diet on Tuesday. I hope to have surgery in March 08. Good Luck!

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Welcome. so again, has anyone here had lapband done through Cahaba Valley Surgical Center? they are in Alabaster. my surgeon is Dr. Vincent Gardner. just want some feedback on him. like was he a good surgeon , did you seem to care about your well being, did he give pain meds after. stuff like that. i got the impression that he is a good Christian man and i liked him but just want others who have used him opinions. thanks.

my surgery date is November 30th. VERY EXCITED AND VERY, VERY SCARED!!!!!!!!!!

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