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Good morning, all! I've been lurking for a couple of days, but wanted to introduce myself. My name is Alan Simmons. I'm 44 and about to be banded Wednesday. I've enjoyed reading the success stories on here and I love the way you guys support and encourage each other. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and joining you in this new lifestyle!

~Alan

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Welcome to the Forum, Alan. All the best to you in your surgery on Wed. Please keep us posted. This community has been very helpful to me. I am planning for surgery in October sometime.

Melinda

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Thanks, Melinda!

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Hi Alan!

I'm right there with ya... a little older, 52, and banded July 1 and so glad I did it... SO glad! you gonna spend the night at the hospital? I did. no biggie. any questions, feel free to PM/email me or respond right here. I"ll be happy to fill you in on how goes it with me.

Stan

Good morning, all! I've been lurking for a couple of days, but wanted to introduce myself. My name is Alan Simmons. I'm 44 and about to be banded Wednesday. I've enjoyed reading the success stories on here and I love the way you guys support and encourage each other. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and joining you in this new lifestyle!

~Alan

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Thanks, Stan! I just might take you up on that. I see lots of questions coming. :)

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I've had a ton of questions already, and still have more coming, and am lucky enough to have guys that answer them honestly. they have been a HUGE help.

Fire away!!

Thanks, Stan! I just might take you up on that. I see lots of questions coming. :)

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