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Hi, I'm just beginning the journey! I've attended the required seminar, had my consultation with the surgeon, received confirmation my insurance DOES include bariatric coverage, and due to no recent structured program I have to spend 6 months having a battery of tests and meeting with nutrition trainers for the lap band. It took me this long to get this size so six more months till I receive my surgery date is fine with me. Is anyone else in the St. Pete area and fairly new? I'd love to have a "support and info partner" if anyone is interested?

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Hi!

I had my surgery at Palms of Pasadena in St. Petersburg.

I'm fairly new and would love to provide you with any support you need.

If you have any questions - let me know.

-Malissa

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Hi Malissa. Thank you so much for your reply. I'd love to be in touch. Do you use Yahoo? IM? I'm shesinstpete33710. My doctor is Dr. Huguet and St. Anthony's. When did you have your surgery? How much do you hope to lose? How much have you so far? I'm not sure how to read this website so I'm in training mode. It's easier for me outside the forum but.....

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Hi there,

Check your messages, I just sent one.

My band date was 03/11 - see my signature for my stat info...

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