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charnie
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Hi everyone! my name is charnie, i'm 49 years old mother of six and grandmother of six. just got back to little rock ar. from dallas where i met with the lbs people in richardson tx and got approved for dr. benevides to band me 12/19.....am soooo excited and nervous! anyone else being banded at that time? my goal is to lose 80lb and get back to the cutie i used to be (and still am inside). i really look forward to starting 2008 with being able to FINALLY be successful at weight loss-it has been so long --20 years! it is so encouraging to read so many positive comments by the people that post here.....:nervous
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Just got my go ahead with banding date of 12/19 with Dr. Benevides in Richardson....am soooo excited! Is anyone else going to be banded at the same time by Dr. B?