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I am in Molino, north of Pensacola. My band date is Dec 18th by Dr. Lord at Sacred Heart. I have several friends who have had gastric bypass, but only one who has been banded. I would love to have a "Band Group" meeting. Do any of you attend the Support Group Meetings held each month at SHH? I have not been to one yet. What do you think about meeting there in January?

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Hello Molinamomma,

Yes, I do attend the monthly seminar meeting at SHH but it is geared mostly toward gastric by pass. The meeting in December is potluck. Everyone brings a dish and there will be a door prize given away. Also a Protein rep., with Max Muscle (?). I do not know if I will be able to make the one in December. If anyone is interested in having a meet and greet anywhere in the Panhandle area let me know and I will gather up all the lapbanders I know in this area. Maybe in January we can meet at Cracker Barrell or some rest. You may email me at vanceemilton@bellsouth.net

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Hello Everyone from the Panhandle. I think it would be great to meet up in January. When it gets closer to January we can chat and find a location that is close for everyone. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.

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I'd be up for a meet-up in January! I'd love to meet some local bandsters.

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Hello! My names Melissa and I was banded August 27, 2008 at in Temple, Texas (near Fort Hood). We just moved here here this past October when my husband got out of the Army and became and instructor at the EOD school. I've been researching doctors and have decided to go with Dr. Nye for my fills - I didn't like the idea of having to retake classes I've already done and pay $400 just to see Dr. Lord. We're also getting a referral for the Lapband for my husband for Dr. Nye - dang you PTSD and the weight causing meds! - and was hoping to hear from people who had used him. I talked to his insurance person today and she was really nice and put me at ease.

I'm really looking forward to getting my second fill in since I was only able to get one before we moved here (which put me at 4cc's out of 10cc) and get back to losing weight!

Melissa

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Dr. Nye did my surgery, in fact I have seen them twice in the last week...LOL (I had a fill and then ended up having to go back in for an emergency unfill). I love him and their staff...they are VERY busy though, so the appts aren't super long.

We are stationed at Eglin and live in Niceville if you'd ever like to meet.

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I had my band placed on the 18th and so far so good. I would still like to meet in January and will start a thread after the first. Merry Christmas everyone.

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Hello Everyone to all the lapbanders in the Panhandle. I would like to see if anyone would be interested in meeting each other this weekend January 18th or 19th or if not just let me know a date. I just want to let everyone know that I do not look like I have have a weight loss surgery. I am still VERY FLUFFY. Please email me if anyone is interested and I am open to any suggestions on where to meet. You can email me at vanceemilton@bellsouth.net

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I'd love to meet up someday, but I can't do that short notice...my life is nuts...LOL!

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Yes, I understand. It was a short notice. If anyone wants to pick another date. Thas would be fine with me because I can usuallly meet any weekend. Is anyone from the Panhandle going to the Seminar in New York in March?

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I would love to meet, cannot this weekend. How about Saturday, January 31st. Let's set a date, then we can pick a place. I will coming down Hwy 29 to Pensacola, so somewhere off the interstate works for me or on Hwy 98 or Gulf Breeze area.

Hope everyone is doing well. I have my first fill next Tuesday. Today is 4 weeks post op for me and I had food today! That scoop of tuna was simply delicious. I am actually a little nervous about eating, a little concerned I will overdo and start going backward.

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