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I am new to the board. Would love to meet anyone considering banding or who is already banded.

I am in Abington (near Braintree, Brockton). Where is everyone else in Massachusetts from? :typing:

I really like this board I have learned so much already.

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Hi Sandra, I'm from the Vineyard. been going to Lahey in burlington. I finally got my date! April 26 !!! can't find any other Lahey band people but I think they are the best after MUCH reserch and now apts. good luck !

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Cheri52 - My brother lives on the Vineyard also. He lives in Vineyard Haven at Hillside Village.

WOW what a hike to get to Burlington! It's worth it I'm sure (I don't know yet as am not banded). I hope there is no more snow so you will not have any travel problems.

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:clap2: :mad: Hello ladies and gents...

I am from Springfield, Massaschusetts.

Had my lapband done in May 2006.

Happy to say have lost almost 10 pounds since I changed Dr's so I am very,very happy with Dr.Fiallo..

This site has been excellent...

Wish u all luck in the future at the long run it is all worth it..:clap2:

My tt and breast next yr(2008) with Dr.Griggs in Mercy.:D

PS does anyone on this site know the email or who I could get in touch with at lapband need to fix my orignal name TwinkleLiL_star:speechles having trouble logging on forgot my password:phanvan

Thank you Rosa..

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Sandra, do you get down here to see him? maybe we could get together ? I know Hillside fairly well, I work for VNS, I may know him! small world. and yes it is a hike! nearly didn't go for it just because of that, but all the other options were just as far.

Rosa, go to the top of this page to the far left there is a small heading "user cp" (user control panel) click on that and you will find the link for setting passwords etc. thanks for the good thoughts! I need them....

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Cheri52 he gets up here more than I/we get down there. It's just so expensive. He has to come up here every three months to see his doctor so that pretty much is when we see each other.

I bet you do know him, if not his girlfriend, who lives at Woodside. My brother is Steve and his girlfriend is Suzanne.

Let me know if you know them.

BTW - I have not discussed my Lap Band plans with them. :)

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Hi Everyone! I live in Salem NH which is right on the edge of MA. I grew up in Andover and lived in Boston for over 10 yrs. I am in Ma more than NH. Anybody on the North shore?

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hi all! i live in wakefield. conrats on the new bands! i am about 7 months out and doing pretty well it has been an awesome journey!

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Hello,

I'm from Plymouth and I was just banded on Monday the 19th at Beth Israel in Boston.

Sherri

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Hi everyone!

I'm in Athol - North Central Mass :help: (j/k). I'm new to posting, but have been reading and researching the band for a while now. You've all been so helpful, without even realizing it. So... I'm going through the program at Emerson and have had my 1st consult, tests, and later this week will meet with the nutrionist for the 2nd time. Next week I meet the surgeon to see if I can have the surgery. I'm so very excited, and can't wait, even though the journey started on March 19th, it feels like it's taking forever.

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Hi Everyone! I am new to posting. I read them, but find it a little scary to post. I was banded by Dr. Haag on Friday, April 13. I have lost over the past 3 days 13lbs. I know it is all Water weight, but it is something! I feel if I can get through the liquid stage I will be fine. It is going to be a long week!!

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I'm from the Vineyard, I go next thursday for my band! glad you wrote in, keep us posted:clap2: . not looking forward to the Jello, :phanvan but I already have sampled the Protein Drink and it wasn't bad. good luck!

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