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Hey everyone. Are there any Raleigh banders out there? I know I've seen a few on here. I live out in Wendell (east of Raleigh) and go to Planet Fitness of Knightdale. I was wondering if anyone else goes there.

Also, I thought it would be cool if we had some kind of social club/group get togethers. Maybe out to dinner (healthy of course), a movie, a walking group, etc. I love chatting with people on this site and everybody's advice, but sometimes to know a real person is so much more helpful.

Thoughts? Ideas? :huh2:Interested?:mellow: Not interested?:blink: Go away Chad?:) LOL

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Hey, I was wondering where everyone was going to the gym. I think I need to go to the support group this month. I was banded Aug 13 and down 14 pounds.

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Congrats on the 14lbs! That's great!

I go to the Planet Fitness in Knightdale. All the Planet Fitnesses in Raleigh are only $9.99/month. Can't beat that. They don't have a lot of the "extras" but they have treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and weight machines. I don't need anything too fancy this early in the game.

I got a reminder email about the support group at Dr. M's office. It's next Thursday.

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I just saw this thread...I was banded on 11/17/11 and live in South Raleigh. I love the idea of a local group getting together. :-)

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I have been banded for 2 years. The experience I have had has not been good. Most of the people I have meet has seemed to just disappear. Currently working to get my last 23 pounds off and it is hard. I live in the same area and a member of planet fitness in Knightdale. Will check back in to see if anyone else replies.

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I work out at Rex Wellness in Garner...but not too far from the Knightdale area :-)

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I went to the rex wellness center in wake forest for my nutrition appointment. I am looking forward to working out again but it is so hard with nobody to motivate me.

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I live in the Knightdale/Raleigh area as well. Had my surgery on 1/10/11 and am down 80 pounds. I am all for getting a support group together!

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