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Why don't we do a formal introduction?

Hi all, here is a little info about me:

I am 37.

I am married with one 13 year old son

I live in Brooklyn, NY.

I work in the medical field.

I am quiet. I am introverted to the umpteenth degree.

I value the people in my life very much but tend not to show that as my preference is solitude. Selfish, i know, but i like quiet times.

Your turn!:biggrin2:

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My introduction:

My name is Stephanie

I'm 41 years old (will be 42 July 23rd)

Single never married, w/one son who is 23

I live Prince Georges County Maryland

I'm in the Telecom Field

I'm the person in the family who everybody can depend on.. you know the type. I have only brothers which right there is a responsibility...lol. I've accepted my responsibility so it is cool. I've not been banded still in my six month supervised diet.

Looking forward to getting to know everybody

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As an introduction:

My name is Anne

I live in Pasadena, Ca.

I am 59 and have been married 30 yrs.

I have one 28 year old son, who is engaged to a Diva.

For 25 years I worked for a major airline. I have travelled all over the world.

Everyone depends on me, and at this time I am

taking care of my elderly Mother. I have not been banded yet

but need this for my health. I really want to be around when my son

gets married and I have my 1st grandchild.:biggrin:

I'm so happy I found this forum.

Anne the Travel Lady

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Hi my name is Sheila

I live in Memphis, TN

I am married (2 1/2 years)

No children (yet)

Banded for 18 months

I work in property management

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Hi.

I am 30yrs old,have one baby girl age 19months,work in medical field.

I was banded nov 27 07 and have lost 76 pds. been married 7 yrs at end of this month. I live in oklahoma but originally from louisiana. I am the caretaker of my family and friends always there for people , this what makes me-me most of the time.

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I am a 29 year old mother of two.

I live in Salisbury, NC.

I am a Quality Inspector for an Automotive Company.

I'm waiting for insurance approval:unsure: and hoping to set a surgery date very soon.:biggrin:

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Hi. My name is Dana.

I'm 32 years old.

I'm a single mom of a 21 months old boy, Vance Anthony.

I live in Folsom, CA... NOR CAL BABY!

I am a restaurant general manager.

I was banded in August of 2007 (I can't believe it's almost been a year!)

My best friend had bypass on June 10th and we are in the process of writing a book about our experiences.

I really like this website a lot and have met some great people.

I just hit 163 pounds today, something I haven't seen in a loooonnnggggggggggggggg time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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good day Ladies,

just found this forum and thought I would introduce myself before I responded to one of the threads.

My name is Mikki.

I am happily married (best husband ever *wink*

We have two children, a girl aged 4, a boy 16 months.

I am now a stay at home mom

I have struggled with my weight all of my life and have taken steps to help in that department.

Congrats to everyone who has taken this step. We should all be very proud of ourselves.

I hope everyone has great days and much success.

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My name is Claudine.

I live in a very small town outside of Raleigh, NC (but aI did group in NYC - Queens).

I am married to a wonderful man for almost 7 years.

I have a 3 year old little girl who is the light of my life.

I work in the International logistics field.

My weight has always been an issue with me for as long as I can remember.

I can't wait to be a BIG loser :biggrin:

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My name is MaLiyah I am 30 years old and I was banded on Dec. 26, 2007.

I live in Knoxville, TN.

I am a Quality Control Specialist for an automotive company.

I am not married and I have no children (I'm not sure if I want children).

I enjoy reading, listening to music, and skating (yeah ya girl still got it).

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Hey y'all:

My name is April

I turned 35 in May

I live in Birmingham,AL

I am married; today is my 8 year anniversary!

I have a 4 1/2 year old son

I am a high school ass to the principal- I mean assistant principal

I remember when I was fine!

I want to fall in love again with the person in the mirror

I am waiting on ins. approval

You all motivate and inspire me

Holla! ( I so think I sound like Tyra Banks in my head when I typed that)

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Hey y'all:

My name is April

I turned 35 in May

I live in Birmingham,AL

I am married; today is my 8 year anniversary! Happy Anniversary!!!

I have a 4 1/2 year old son

I am a high school ass to the principal- I mean assistant principal UR funny!

I remember when I was fine! Me too *sigh*

I want to fall in love again with the person in the mirror See, when i was between the ages of 14-23 i had a beautiful body but couldn't appreciate it because i was too insecure and self critical. if i could get anywhere near what i was at 23 i would be a very happy lady.

I am waiting on ins. approval me too

You all motivate and inspire me same here - WE ROCK!

Holla! ( I so think I sound like Tyra Banks in my head when I typed that)

responses in pink

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Hi All!

My name is Harriet (feels like im about to say one of those lines...."and im a alcoholic" lol )

Just turned 26 my b'day on 7/7

Im from London, UK

I have my surgery date for sept 1 and cant wait to banded!!

I thank God for coming across this website because i have gotten so much support and made great friends!

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Hey my name is LaMonica

I am 24 years old; originally from Houston, TX now in the Dallas area

Married for almost 3 years...no kids...just a black Lab

I work in the nonprofit arena...working on a Master's in Counseling

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

I've always been a cutie/fine...just kept getting bigger over the years

I am shy when I first meet people but I warm up quickly

This website has helped me tremendously...and I am happy to be banded and starting a new journey in my life!!!

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I am Barbara

I am 45 yrs YOUNG :smile:

I am 5 ft 11 in

I am the proud mother of an 18yr old who just graduated from high school and just started classes this past week at North Carolina State (GO WOLFPACK!!!!)

I live in Killeen, TX

I am a registered nurse

I LOVE jazz

I have a boxer named Champ

Having Lap Band surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself.

I was banded Feb 20, 2008

Starting weight 255 current weight 195

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