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Hi everyone,

I was banded in May and just got my first fill this week. I stopped by to look at the forum on Tuesday because I was having a real bad night after my fill and I was looking for information. I am doing much better today and back on track. Regarding the forum, I am really glad I joined today. I've learned a lot already. A little about me: I am 44, a mother of 2 boys (18 & 9), and married to my prince charming! I've been struggling with my weight since I was 13 and tried everything! I lost what ever control I had over my weight when I gained 100 lbs during my first pregnancy and I've never been able to take it off. I am so excited about my new life. I am already collecting clothes that I am shrinking out of to give to charity. I never again want a closet that contains both 20 year old 'skinny' clothes and cheap 'fat' clothes. Found out today, I cannot and will not eat Velveeta cheese again!

Rock on!

p.s. Need help with the acronyms! What is PB and lol?

Thanks,

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Howdy!

I'm near Austin

Welcome to lbt!

PB is productive burping- burping up food

Slim- is the eggwhite type slime that comes when you have noy chewed well or taken one too many bites.

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Thanks for the info. This is the first time I've participated in on-line forums so it looks like I need to pick up on the lingo as well. Love the Picks and the info you've been sharing!

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Welcome. I live in Atascocita (Humble) so not so far. I have been banded just 3 days. So far so good. There are lots of good threads to read and get caught up on all you want to know.

Welcome

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Hey Cinderalla from another Houstonian. I live on the other side, in Copperfield. Good to have you join us. This forum is great.I am about seven weeks out and doing great.;)

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Hi, Cinderella!

LOL is Laugh Out Loud...it's a good thing! There's a thread somewhere on here with all these little abbreviations on it...use the Search feature (look at the top of the page.)

I live north of Dallas, but we're all still Texans!

Good luck with your journey!

Cindy

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hi and welcome!

i am in willis, and was banded march 13, 2006 by dr. spivak. going for my third fill monday...and can't wait!!

we are glad you decided to join us here on LBT

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Wow! Thanks so much for the welcome! And yes, thanks for the information as well. Yep, Ms. Vicki we must be. I don't get much chance to chat in the forums so don't be surprised when I am not responding quickly, please just know that I really appreciate everyone!

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Hello and welcome, I am in Sugarland, I am also new to forum finding it very insteresting & informative.

Banded 9/9/05

Dr Naaman

210/176

Fill 3 times

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