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Hi im not a newbie as this will be my 2nd op in 3 weeks time, due to my band leakage

I was banded 3yrs ago, lost 7 stone in 9 months, had a baby etc, fount out last year band is leaking due to gaining all the weight, i thought it was just me but it wasnt, so i know i can do this again, would like to make some friends on here X

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Hi Debbie, Welcome! I had to look up weight of a stone......so you can tell I'm in the US not UK. Congratulations on your great success first time around and the baby! When do you get your new band? I am waiting for a surgery date -- quite eager to begin. Best wishes!

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Hello we'll done for coming back

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welcome back to the next chapter of your new journey.... i am reminded of a quote "Life is what happens when we're busy making plans".....John Lennon

the past is past....now it's all forward movement... i had to look up the conversion for the weight of a stone as well....lol... I am not banded yet and my projected surgery date is feb/march 2014 but i live in an excitement everyday anticipating the emergence of that woman that has no weight issues.... and my friend i see you in my dream as well... you can do it..... and your not alone...

bless you on your new chapter.... and pencil me in as one of your new American friends....

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Hi Debbie, Welcome! I had to look up weight of a stone......so you can tell I'm in the US not UK. Congratulations on your great success first time around and the baby! When do you get your new band? I am waiting for a surgery date -- quite eager to begin. Best wishes!

Hi Hun, my surgery date is 14th october, i called the hospital last week & they gave me a date there & then on the phone, can't wait to get it done again, so miss not wearing my smaller size clothes, but they're all summer clothes & were heading into autumn/winter :(

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Hi Debbie

I am from the UK too. I live in Shrewsbury about 60 miles from Birmingham.

I had my op on 15th August at Dolan Park.

Congratulations on your baby, and for your next weight loss journey.... you have done it before so you can do it again.

Good Luck :rolleyes:

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Hi Debbie I am from the UK too. I live in Shrewsbury about 60 miles from Birmingham. I had my op on 15th August at Dolan Park. Congratulations on your baby' date=' and for your next weight loss journey.... you have done it before so you can do it again. Good Luck <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' />[/quote']

I I had my band fitted last week at Dolan Park and also live just outside Shrewsbury, be great to hear how you are getting on

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It's nice to see that there are a few of us from the uk on here.

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