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My name is MaryAnn and I've been overweight for most of my life. When I was younger, I lose it in the summer playing outdoors. Now that I'm old, it's not as easy as that. I've tried everything. I can lose weight, but I'm unable to keep it off. A co-worker had the Lap Band done. I didn't know about it until she had lost about 30 pounds. I decided to check it out. I went to the first seminar in April of 2009, and took about 3 months to make my mind up. My surgery is scheduled for June 3rd and I cannot wait! :redface:

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Welcome to the board, MaryAnn! Where are you from in CT?

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Welcome to the board, MaryAnn! Where are you from in CT?

I'm in Manchester. My husband and I have lived here almost 5 years.

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Farmington here. Where are you having your surgery done? I'm at St Francis May 26. I've been at the process since August of 2009, and now I'm on a two week pre-op of Optifast shakes and Clear Liquids. It's hard but worth it!

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I'm having my surgery done at Hartford Hospital through the CT Surgery Center.

I'm having trouble finding the Optifast and the low carb slimfast.

I just went to Walmart and they didn't have any. I may have to buy it online.

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Hello! I'm from CT also and I have Dr Tishler! I'm in Enfield which isn't too far from Farmington or Manchester! :redface:

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Hi Nicole!

My Doctor is Dr Papsavas.

I know Enfield well, and I work in Windsor.

Small world!

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Yes very small world. Do you go to the SWL Support meetings? Maybe I'll see you this month. :redface:

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