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Hello all! I have decided that Lap Band is for me. I will start my long 6 month doctor assisted weight loss program on April 1st. I have 100+ lbs to lose and am excited to be reborn. The next 6 months is going to seem like forever. Really wish the insurance company would realize that at the age of 43, it is very doubtful that 6 months on any diet is going to mean very much. I have tried them all! I think they do this to weed out those truley serious about this and those that are not. Anyway I was pleased to stumble on to this sight. It looks like I have tons to read and learn from everyone here. Looking foward to it.

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DolphinSue

Welcome to the forum =)

You are about to begin a very exciting period of your life. I know exactly what you mean about being reborn. I feel the same way when I think about what the operation will do for me too. You will find a ton of great information here and wonderful people to guide you through the process. The 6 month period will go before you know it.

Have a great day and welcome to the forums =)

Craig

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Welcome fellow Marylander...I had to do the 6 month diet and it went by pretty quickly. I had my heart set on getting the band so I had those 6 months to prepare. I'm almost two years out now and I am loving life more than I ever imagined possible. Good luck with everything and if you want a Maryland buddy...here I am!

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