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Newbie Here!

hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I am 40yrs young, married, have a precious 5yr young son, am a nurse, but my main occupation is my son.

i had looked into the lapband about a yr and a half ago, back then my insurance absolutely didn't covered the procedure. i hadn't looked into this even though we had changed insurances. nice surprise when i looked and found out that this new insurance would cover!!! yeah, my journey began August 2012. Dr. Carcamo and his staff at true results in san antonio helped me all the way into Oct 19,2012, my surgery day. i started at 226lbs, with the pre op and now liquid diet i am now 198lbs. first time in YEARS since i've been out of the 200's.

for now i wouuld like to encourage everyone to keep following your doctor's advice because only patience, time, and hard work will get us through this journey.

Oct 2012 bandsters ROCK!!!!!

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    • Rojasanoll
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      The best thing I have ever decided on is the band and a better quality of health. I've lost 60 pounds, 34 pounds prior to surgery and 26 pounds since my band date of Aug 6. I'm happy with band and wha

    • Maddysgram
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      Welcome Lee! You've done very well, good going! I was banded Oct15. I too am ready to rock this band!

    • Elizabeth12
      Elizabeth12

      Hi~ I am a newbie too! My date is not until November 19th. But I want to express how wonderful this forum is! Hearing stories is so inspirational! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

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    Hi,I was on but got lost on here some how, i had lapband oct. 22 2012 and live in cedar park,to right next to Austin. I am trying to meet new friends and have people to chat to about it also.

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    Hi,I was on but got lost on here some how, i had lapband oct. 22 2012 and live in cedar park,to right next to Austin. I am trying to meet new friends and have people to chat to about it also.

    hi welcome aboard! it's going to be fun and lots of hard work though, but everything well woryh it!!! good to here from a fellow texan :)

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