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Hello everyone,

I'm 31 and married with a child :grouphug:) I'm available as a buddy if anyone needs me!

I have been losing a lot faster since my 4th fill, and I feel like I finally have a handle on how to use this band to lose *lots* of weight, and stay healthy at the same time. It's both exciting and scary!

I'm available to chat, e-mail, eat lunch/dinner together ... I'm a very social person and I like to get up and go!

If anyone is in need, let me know.

Best,

Sarah H.

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Sarah,

I'm so excited to "meet" you. I too am working with DayOne Health but with Dr. Woodard in Winfield. I am currently working on the required 6 month Physician supervised diet. I am a little concerned because I just found out that my company is looking to change insurance carriers the 1st of the year. I won't be eligible to apply for approval until Feb. 09. So I'm trying not to worry to much and just focus on learning as much as I can about Lapband. It looks like our starting weights are the same. I've lost 11# since starting. Please feel free to contact me via the PM. Thank you for offering to help someone else along the way.

Just Tired

Central IL

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Iam from Elgin and really need to have a friend that has been down the same path that I have been down. With no support group in the area it has been very had to cope with new changes.please feel free to contact me back.

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Hi Sarah,

I was just banded Jan 28th at Day One in Chicago, by Dr. Galvani. I'd love to talk to you, or meet up sometime when you are in the city.

Hope to hear from you!

Valerie

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Hi Val! Feel free to PM me here at LBT if you ever need to chat or need advice about anything. I have a cell phone, too, if you're ever in need of a more lengthy conversation! I'm very motivated by my weight loss, and just continue to be amazed by the Lap Band's assistance with this whole process! Yay! You're doing great, by the way - awesome job!

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Hi Sara, wanted to just chim in and say I'm so glad to hear after 4th fill because I'm on fill #3 and I just feel like I've been batteling this same few pounds up and down and like I'm not going anywhere. I'm frustrated to say the least... Anyway if your still in the chatting mode let me know. I need and want this band to work for me!

Thanks

Cynthia

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Hello! I am scheduled for my lap band surgery the week of July 6th. I am sure I will have lots of questions once I have had the surgery. Let me know if you would be available to give me some advice when needed. I live in Va. Beach, VA. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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