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I just had my first consultation yesterday. I am in still the gathering stage for insurance approval.

A little bit about me. I am 28. I have an one year old son that is just a big ham. He is too cute. So funny and so happy. I am living in Rhode Island. I am not loving that. I grew up in California and I am sure missing it and my friends. I love music, movies, the Sims and going out to festivals. Hrm.. I really stink at intros. ha ha ha

I hope everyone is healthy and happy!

KD :cake:

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Hi KD,

Your intro is better and more informative than mine. I live in Idaho but moved from Anaheim a couple of years ago.

I was banded a few weeks ago and in your position a few short months ago.

Welcome to LBT and good luck with the insurance process!

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Hiya Killer! Welcome to LBT, I'm happy you found us. Keep us posted on your progress while you have a look around. You'll find so much great information in the forums. Here's a couple of threads that will be both helpful and encouraging:

Questions to ask before getting banded -

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15595

Supplies to have on hand before getting banded -

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

Success stories and pics:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16050

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4642

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Welcome to LBT these are great folks here. Be sure to put a post in the USA local lapband support section. There has never been a poster from RI. You can be the FIRST.

M

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Hi KD!

Welcome to LBT! You will love it here. Oh, and by the way, I love the Sims!

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Yep I to am from Idaho, and have passed through RI many years ago, understand about the missing CA. But Idaho has it all. Well enough of that just wanted to say welcome welcome

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Hi KD,

Your intro is better and more informative than mine. I live in Idaho but moved from Anaheim a couple of years ago.

I was banded a few weeks ago and in your position a few short months ago.

Welcome to LBT and good luck with the insurance process!

Thank you. How are you liking Anaheim?

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Hiya Killer! Welcome to LBT, I'm happy you found us. Keep us posted on your progress while you have a look around. You'll find so much great information in the forums. Here's a couple of threads that will be both helpful and encouraging:

Questions to ask before getting banded -

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15595

Supplies to have on hand before getting banded -

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814

Success stories and pics:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16050

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4642

Thank you PhotoNut. I will be sure to check those links out.

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Hi KD!

Welcome to LBT! You will love it here. Oh, and by the way, I love the Sims!

The Sims are so great. I love Sims 2. I am not addicted to downloading hair for them. I love how far they have come.

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Welcome to LBT these are great folks here. Be sure to put a post in the USA local lapband support section. There has never been a poster from RI. You can be the FIRST.

M

I am shooting right over... he he he

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