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Hi all,

My name is Mandy and I am 20 years old and am getting Lapband in the next month (surgery date TBD). I am really looking forward to starting this new journey and becoming and ever better me! I would love to find someone to talk to about all the different aspects of this journey since I don't know many people who can relate! I have Facebook, twitter and am thinking of starting a blog! I look forward to hearing from you all :)

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Welcome Mandy!

You've come to a great forum. There is a lot of knowledge, support & inspiration here.

Anytime you have a question ,please ask.

Join in discussion anytime.

Good luck on your WL journey!

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Welcome! We are here for you :)

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Welcome Mandy.

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Hi my name is Lindsey i am 26 and am going to my first consultation at the end of this month, i would love to hear about your lap band journey and share about mine!

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Hi my name is Lindsey i am 26 and am going to my first consultation at the end of this month' date=' i would love to hear about your lap band journey and share about mine![/quote']

Hi Lindsey, Haven't been banded yet, Monday Oct 15 is my day. I have been stalking this forum everyday for 7mths and have learned a lot of useful info. These peeps have got me prepared for success and I love them all.

Please feel free to jump in and ask any questions you might have.

Best Wishes on your journey!

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Hi Lindsey, Haven't been banded yet, Monday Oct 15 is my day. I have been stalking this forum everyday for 7mths and have learned a lot of useful info. These peeps have got me prepared for success and I love them all.

Please feel free to jump in and ask any questions you might have.

Best Wishes on your journey!

((stalker))

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Hi Mandy!, used to have a gf growing up named Mandy.Welcome. Ive been lurking till recently, when I decided to join some conversations. I dont have a surgery date yet. I dont even see the surgeon till tomorrow. Im nervous. I quit smokin for this, and Ive been cheating a bit. AHHHHHHH! The nerves! Welcome again, it really IS ABOUT YOU! You will do great. Kinda young for such a drastic procedure might I add. I had no problem losing weight at your age. I hit menopause, and it all paused. cept weight . IT GAINED AND WONT STOP! AHHH! AGIN!!!

Sandy

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