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Hi Everyone:

My name is Toni and I'm 23 years old and 315 lbs. I have been heavy and depressed sense I was 9 years old. I never wanted gastric bypass because to me it was so scary to have pieces of your anatomy actually removed :frown:

I also didn't feel like I was ready for it, I didn't think I could change ... i had a lot of emotional problems. But through therapy I have come to realize that I deserve to be happy and that I'm ready to make this change in my life. I'm really excited to have this surgery. I have chosen Shasta Medical Center in Redding California to have my surgery. I have my seminar/orientation on February 5th. I just can't wait to get rolling. Any helpful information would be great.

Thanx,

Toni

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I'm in the process of getting the band. My father had gastric. I have been to the orientation seminar and there were some people that talked that had been banded. They all said, to listen and do exactly what the Dr. tells you to do. Best of luck to you on your weightloss journey

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go to ctickerfactory.com and make your ticker. copy the code and then then paste it in your signature box.. Save your signature and that is it! :tongue:

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Thanx for the help on the signature.

So I'm trying out my new signature. But anywho I just found out my surgery date for my back surgery which is Feb. 21st. So according to the doctor I can have the lap band surgery within 4 weeks of the back surgery so hopefully I'm looking at late March or so.

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