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hello everyone, I am from tuscaloosa alabama and i am goint thru the steps to have lap band surgery. i am pretty nervious about this decission, as most of you all have been. any advice, encouragement, would be greatly appreciated. anyone eles in the tuscaloosa area ??

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Hi! It is a tough decision, but it was the best decision of my life! I am not sure what all you need answered, but any questions, just shoot them my way and I will try to help you.

Jason

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hi, welcome to LBT.

it's one of the best decisions i've made - ever. i now live my life and enjoy it! :)

my suggestion - read here, read the stories ... even the not so good ones. you want to be fully prepared. once banded, get properly restricted - not too tight, that's not healthy.

best of luck to you.

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Thanks so much, i think just encouraging messages really help. I will continue to do what I am doing and keep going forward... will let you know when I get approved. thanks again for your response.

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congratulations to you on your baby..... and you have done very very good.. thanks for responding to me and this websight has been helpful.

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