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Guest DivaRenee

Hi Everyone!

My name is Renee and I live in Houston. I am scheduled for surgery on 8/31/05! Can't wait for the big day!! I have 2 kids 19 & 12. My hubby passed away 2 years ago. I currently weigh close to 280 and hoping to lose 120 pounds. I lost 70 lbs on Atkins about 3 1/2 years ago, but after hubby passed I gained it all back plus. I have lost 30 lbs in the last year but gained 10 pounds back in the last few months. Can't wait for this new start!

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Guest thebabyjane

welcome and good luck to you on your upcoming surgery. I'll be having mine in Jan of '06.... have to get my finances in order first as I'm a self pay. You have a great attitude.

Jane H.

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Hi Renee,

Welcome to LBT and congratulations on deciding to have LapBand surgery! I hope you find this board to be a great place for advice and support.

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Hey Renee in Houston -- I'm Renee in Seattle and have the same band date as you! :)

Only 2.5 weeks... yippee!

Oh yeah -- be sure to go post on the August Bandster thread:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8189

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Welcome to LBT and congrats on your surgery date! Jump right and and post with us, also take some time to read some of the older posts as well as the new ones as there is a lot of valuable information on both.

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Welcome fellow Texan! Be sure to check out the Texas support board for some bandsters near you! I'm north of Dallas, even north of Denton, and too close to Oklahoma for comfort! (no offense to the Okies!) Good luck with everything, see you around the boards! Cindy

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Welcome Renee, another Texan here. Waiting on pins and needles for insurance approval for my band. I know it will come...just patience has never been my strong suit! I am sure things will go well for you. This is an awesome site! With loads of info and alot of great people on here just ready and will to help! Keri

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