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kari jo    0

kari jo
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Hi everyone. I just found this site today. I have been on the OH site for months and wondered where everyone with over one year post op on the band have been hanging out ... now I know. It was good to read many of the threads.

Well my name is Kari and I am from NE Indiana. I was banded on 5/20 in Goshen, Indiana by Dr. Charles Stone. Things are going good at this point. I am down almost 25 pounds ... very excited about that! I had the surger because I have a five year old son that I can't keep up with and that I have missed out on doing things with ... you know, roller coasters, etc ...

Anyway, things are a changing!

I'm glad to have foudn this site! I look forward to learning from everyone on boardl

Kari

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Rae    2

Rae
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Welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your surgery and good luck.

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BigT    0

BigT
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Hello Kari Jo,

Welcome to this site. I too am from NE Indiana and would like to welcome another local to this site. I haven't ran across any others so your my first local welcome.

Stick around as this site has lots to offer in terms of information and support!

T

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the best me    6

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Okay, so I try to say hello to everyone when they introduce themselves, but I'm sure I miss a few here and there. But I jump each time I read your screen name! Woo!

My mom's name is Karla. Karla Jo. Her sisters call her KarJo and have for years...so when I see kari jo, I jump! What's my mom doing here!!!! hehe

Anyway, welcome to LBT! So glad you found us!

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DtDtKty    0

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Welcome Kari!!!! So glad you found us. This is such a great place with wonderful information and awesome people. It sounds like you are doing fabulously. Best of luck to you on your journey.

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