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[hairagain 0]

Hey too all ND bandsters!

I have not been checking in lately. I have been doing well and had trouble getting into the site. Finally got it going again. I think it was with my computer. My son fixed it for me.

Does anyone still get together for a support group anywhere? I know there is one the medical people do but I did meet some gals from Bismarck at Red Lobster once. Would love to do that again. I live in Minot and I do have a friend here who has a band and we could come together.

I am just at the 50 lbs mark. My loss has been slow but sure. I think the best part of being banded is that the weight does not seem to come

back once I have worked hard to lose it. Before I could put back on a 5 lb loss in a week end fling. Now I have obvious limits and I don't have any choice in the issue. I still sometimes have things I shouldn't and suffer some for it but feel good as a rule.

If any one would like to respond I would love to converse.

Darlene

[NDPrairieLover 0]

I noticed your last reply and it is a month old; however, if you are still needing some good talk and support I live in Bismarck. I was just banded on Monday and am sure I will need support and right now just the courage to get through this liquid stage. I am willing to meet in Bismarck if you can find others to join. I am a teacher so am not available during the school year until after 4 or of course on those break days. Would be happy to be part of the N.D. Band.

Denise

[dobber 0]

hi youand i must be on the same wave. i was also looking foe someone from nd to communicate with. i had lap band 05-23-07 and am so happy with it email me at rsuda@altru.org dobber

[gfndsuzi 0]

I'm a ND Bandster too! Banded 7/23/07 in Grand Forks by Dr. McColl. Would love to talk with other folks from the area.

I Started the pre dieting process in May and as of today I am down 38 pounds, and two pants sizes.

Had my first fill last friday and my chest feels tight (ALmost like gas pain) after I eat, but otehr wise I feel great!

[siouxhockeyfan 1]

No one has posted on here in a while, but I live in Bismarck and am being banded on 5/28/09. I would love to find some other bandsters for support and encouragement. Do you folks still meet up?

[MissChloe 1]

Hi! I am from Fargo and will also be having surgery with Dr. MacColl. I completed my 3 month pre-op diet and am just waiting for insurance approval so I can get my surgery date. I'm hoping it will be around the same time as yours!