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Hi,

i'm new here, I have my consult with the doctor tomorrow.

I'm excited and I cant wait to get this started.

I married 4 boys 3 grandkids. I have been overweight most of my adult life.

I have been reading up on all the questions and answers everyone has posted.

I too hope for good news from the doctor..:w00t:

Bee :thumbup:

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Hi Bee and welcome to LBT! We are excited to have you here with us.

Let us know how things go with the consult.

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Welcome Bee!

I'm glad you're here. It's a great place for infomation and support. Good luck w/ your consult. Keep in touch.

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Thank you Susan and Kim,

I go to a Support group meeting march 13th, then again 2nd thursday in April. Psy doctor Aprli 30th.

then hopefully I can get a date for surgery.

Bee

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Hi Busybee...welcome to LBT. I am from Maryland also. Where are you located? Who is your surgeon? I wish you luck on your journey!!!

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Hi Tina,Thank you all for the warm welcome.

I live in Upper Marlboro. I will have one of the surgeons at Walter Reed.

I have a long way to go before I get the surgery.

Thursday I am going to the support group.

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Hi Busy...you're not too far from me. I'm in Waldorf. I had a lot to do to be approved for the surgery myself. I had to have six months of a supervised medical weight loss program as well as psych eval and EKG. Believe me...it's worth the weight and the hard work. I love my band. Welcome to the board and good luck with everything. Keep in touch!

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