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Hello,

My name is Erica and I'm proud to announce that I've made the decision to have the Lap Band surgery. My husband and I have been trying to decide whether we would by our first home, or if I would get the surgery. I know that it would be best for me to have the surgery and start losing the extra weight. I'm 26 and I've been overweight/obese for the last decade, but this time I'm almost fifty pounds heavier than I've ever been. It's been this was for almost the last 1 and 1/2 years. My insurance will not cover the surgery, but I am willing to finance this myself because I want to start living a healthier and happier life. I feel that the Lap Band surgery will give me that extra boost. I'm hoping to find support from this website, and I hope to find and receive solid answers to some of my questions regarding the procedure.

Erica

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Hi Erica, welcome to lapbandtalk! There is a lot of information on here to sift through, as well as a lot of interesting / supportive people to chat with. Good luck on your journey!

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Welcome Erica, good luck with everything!!! You'll be so happy you did it.

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