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stephanie1975

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I am a 34yo Canadian supersized woman, i am scheduled for surgery on Sept 1st and it would be great to chat with someone who is on the fatter end of the scale (or was when had the band done) as it seems most bandsters before weights are the after weight for me...:)

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I am a 34yo Canadian supersized woman, i am scheduled for surgery on Sept 1st and it would be great to chat with someone who is on the fatter end of the scale (or was when had the band done) as it seems most bandsters before weights are the after weight for me...:eek:

Hi Stephanie:

I started my journey as a supersized woman as well (424 pounds) and in 2 years got down to 174 pounds and have been maintaining for 4+ years. I am here to offer you support on your journey. You can check out my story and some of the tips and tools I used to help me along the way atLap Band Support, Lap Band Forums and Information

You can also send me PM's or emails with your questions. I am here to help you and support you any way I can. I can never forget all of those who were there (and are still there) for me. I wish you success on your journey.:)

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Hi Stephanie:

I started my journey as a supersized woman as well (424 pounds) and in 2 years got down to 174 pounds and have been maintaining for 4+ years. I am here to offer you support on your journey. You can check out my story and some of the tips and tools I used to help me along the way atLAP-BAND® Support, LAP-BAND® Forums and Information

You can also send me PM's or emails with your questions. I am here to help you and support you any way I can. I can never forget all of those who were there (and are still there) for me. I wish you success on your journey.:sad:

Thank you Sandi. I am surprised you lost so much, I did not think the supersized folks to get under 200 with the band! I am really hopeful to find someone who is willing to chat with me daily. So far I have not had luck. All of the contacts my doctor gave me were duds and most did not even bother to email back at all. A shame in my mind, because i believe in paying it forward and hope that i can do so when i am able to offer a newbie support.

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Thank you Sandi. I am surprised you lost so much, I did not think the supersized folks to get under 200 with the band! I am really hopeful to find someone who is willing to chat with me daily. So far I have not had luck. All of the contacts my doctor gave me were duds and most did not even bother to email back at all. A shame in my mind, because i believe in paying it forward and hope that i can do so when i am able to offer a newbie support.

Stephanie:

Having been there and done that (and got the T shirt in amuch smaller size) I would be more than happy to chat withyou dialy. Email me at sandi@bandedliving.com. Paying it forward is what I am all about. I am also on yahoo IM if you want to chat that way.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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