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I go to a seminar tomorrow morning here in Macon Ga. I have be fighting my weight for 36 years its time to end this fight I hope.

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Congrats! You can do it! :)

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Hey Chad Cool,

I am going to my first consultation this afternoon! I have also been fighting my weight since I was 12 years old (I am 60 now) and I need to do this too!

Good Luck :)

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Hi my name is Colleen I'm 52 and it's been a 12 year battle for me. I go to my

first seminar Nov 3rd I have all my paperwork filled out. I allready know my ins does not cover so I'm a self pay and I'm ready for a new life.

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I'm so glad to see some people are in the same stage I'm in. I hope we can stAy in touch and report on the experience we have with the band. So far I'm working on the 3 month weight loss program my insurance requires. My next Dr. Appt is 13 November. It is looking like I will be banded in February.

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Just starting. I talked to my insurance and they require 6 months but will cover at 90%. I'm 5'8 - 230lbs. Borderline hypertensive with a horrible family hx of htn, diabetes, among others. I'm hoping I don't have to put up a huge fight to get approved.

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Hi I'm 43 and starting my new journey as well. I have two more appts and then I wait for final insurance approval. The funny things is, my insurance plan doesn't require anything, these appts are to satisfy the surgeon. Hoping to be banded the first part of January. I am also so very excited to have found this site!

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Also, good luck to everyone!

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Congratulations to all "newbies" for trying to do something about weight control and getting healthier. Take a notebook, pen,pencil and ask any questions. The seminar I attended was ran by my surgeon and he gave out lots of information. Do a google search on lapband procedure, there's a large variety of information. Also youtube has the lapband procedure filmed in case you are interested.

Soon, you will all be on the "otherside" with the rest of us. No matter which procedure you feel is best for you, it is only a tool and you still have too do the hard work about thinking what you put in your mouth. There is NO guarentee with the procedures.

Best wishes and Keep the Faith

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Thank you. I have been doing all my research and I am glad I did. My surgeon also conducted my seminar and it was very informative. I am hoping to finally get a surgery date after Thanksgiving. I have two more appts between now and then. Wish me luck!!! I am so very excited.

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