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Hey Y'all:

Just because I was born in Socal, I have deep roots in the south. My parents are from Louisana and I also spent 5 happy years working in Atlanta.:biggrin2:

GG:

Don't mistake Grits for cornmeal porridge, its taste much better.

I have in-laws in London and have been there many times. I hope to come again soon.(once Iam comfortable enough in the airplane seats).

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Glad to find you all. I was born in Dallas, Tx, but grew up in East TX, lived in Baton Rouge, La for 17 yrs, relocated back to East TX.

I was just telling a friend of mine that when I go to get my fills or LB support groups, I'm the only WOC in the mtg. To my knowledge there are very few around here if not any. BTW, love grits. I only discovered them when I moved to Baton Rouge, thought it was actually "grits" (sand). lol

My ex DH thought I was a lunatic. lol

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Hey!

Thats cool, what part of london are they from? Same here Lady, im planning a big holiday next yr to the USA because by then i know i will be able to fit into my plane seat COMFORTABLY and not take up half of the persons seat next to me!

I have in-laws in London and have been there many times. I hope to come again soon.(once Iam comfortable enough in the airplane seats).

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Hello Everybody!!

I was born and raised in Dallas, and I'm still here!! I left and went to DC for college, but I was running to get back home to the south.

I'm also glad that I found this group. I just joined the site yesterday and I am happy to see so many people that have something in common with me. :thumbup:

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Hello Everybody!!

I was born and raised in Dallas, and I'm still here!! I left and went to DC for college, but I was running to get back home to the south.

I'm also glad that I found this group. I just joined the site yesterday and I am happy to see so many people that have something in common with me. :thumbup:

welcome sweetpea! I think there r several people from tx in this group. Have u been banded yet ?

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welcome sweetpea! I think there r several people from tx in this group. Have u been banded yet ?

I'm getting banded on the 11th of Aug. I start my pre-op diet next week so this weekend, I'm going to make sure that I get some good soul food:biggrin:

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Welcome sweet pea!!!! Where do you live? I'm 24 also and live in McKinney....yes get in that food before pre-op as a treat to yourself!

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Whats up?

Born in alabama, raised in illinois. Still living in chi-town but a country girl at heart. Done with all my testing and now just waiting for is approval then a surgery date then a better quality of life. So tired of carrying this extra weight around. Wish you all the best of luck .

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Hey there!

I'm in Birmingham too!!!!

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Hey Brina welcome to the group. It seems like u have a great sense of humor and very clever (widths end). Have fun reading all of the old/current treads and creating new threads/posts.:smile:

Aprilapple,

First off I want to tell you that you are having your surgery on my birthday! I wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to finish everything? I have done my 6 months, seen the dr, did the psych eval, and part 1 of the sleep study. I'm at my witts end!:thumbup:

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Aprilapple,

First off I want to tell you that you are having your surgery on my birthday! I wanted to ask, how long did it take for you to finish everything? I have done my 6 months, seen the dr, did the psych eval, and part 1 of the sleep study. I'm at my witts end!:)

hey girl! Welcome to the group. Who's doing your surgery if u don't mind me asking? I started this process back in December. I completed by six month diet in may ( actually June 2 or3 but I had to do a second one in June because they wouldn't count it as a may visit) anywhoo my paperwork was sent to Ins. in July (2nd) after having to result some documents that ins lost, I was approved on the 22 of July I have to do a support group meeting, and see the nutritionist in august and then I have a preop visit in sept andy surgery is sept 9

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