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Hi all,

I am nearly ready to start my journey (if all goes according to plan!).

I will be making my first appointment this week, (their first appoinment isn't until end of Feb though). What a mind twister it's been so far!

I'll tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Sarah, I'm 20 years old, and something I'm not proud about is my weight, 145kgs (319 pounds).

I'm hoping the Lap Band will improve my quality of life, and hopefully make some e-friends along the way. :)

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Hi all,

I am nearly ready to start my journey (if all goes according to plan!).

I will be making my first appointment this week, (their first appoinment isn't until end of Feb though). What a mind twister it's been so far!

I'll tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Sarah, I'm 20 years old, and something I'm not proud about is my weight, 145kgs (319 pounds).

I'm hoping the Lap Band will improve my quality of life, and hopefully make some e-friends along the way. :)

New Zealand? WOW!! First let me introduce myself. My name is Brenda and I am from the good ole USA. If you have already decided on WLS let me be one of the first to say CONGRADULATIONS! If you are still thinking about it, think about it and do the research. I found that it has been an awesome ride. It is one I dont regret making but it its not easy. You will have to do your part in order for the band to do its part. If I can help you or encourage you in any way, please feel free to ask.

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New Zealand? WOW!! First let me introduce myself. My name is Brenda and I am from the good ole USA. If you have already decided on WLS let me be one of the first to say CONGRADULATIONS! If you are still thinking about it, think about it and do the research. I found that it has been an awesome ride. It is one I dont regret making but it its not easy. You will have to do your part in order for the band to do its part. If I can help you or encourage you in any way, please feel free to ask.

Thanks!

And yup, I've made my decision! There's no turning back now. I've put too much thought and effort into preparing for it, so I'm not going to give up that easily!

I've done a heap of research over the past 6 months, so hopefully all will go smoothly!

I've already started clearing out my food cupboards and throwing out all the junk! :)

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