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Just wanted to say hello to all and Congrats! to all the bandsters and for those of you like me awaiting your rebirth date as I call it remember that our day will come but until then patience is a virtue! As for the LBT I have been checking the site out for a while and I appreciate the love, support, humor and family like feel. So Kudos to all that help make that happen.

I have so many questions and concerns but.... Well my story is ... I have been overweight ALL my life and I am TIRED! I have tolarated the weight because I didn't want others to know my struggle. Yet I have allowed it to hinder me in many different areas of my life. Well now I am a single mother of a beautiful little girl name Madison and I want to give her the best of me and being this over weight and at risk for potential health problems is not my best.

I have tried all diets from a to z and nothing helps me create the true LIFE CHANGE that I NEED!!!! Although I believe that starts with in. I was initially pursuing the Gastro however I think it is a little too invasive. In addition to that I have Ins issues which maybe GOD's way of redirecting my path. Needless to say I am scheduled for the band on May 22nd 2007. I have began my pre opt things and am so excited. i just feel things are going to smooth to be true.

Anyone from Chicago and had the band done at Mercy Hospital with Dr. Banomal (SP)?

Well I am about 308 at 5ft 2in and I would like to be around the 165 range I like being thick just not unhealthy.

Therefore I will take it one day at a time...

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Hey...welcome! You're right along schedule! I'm still pre-op. Waiting on Insurance approval! I'm getting my surgery done in Chicago too, at One Day Health with Dr. Myers. Good luck, if you need a buddy, shoot me an IM!

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Welcome!! I'm just beginning my journey, I'm in the SW SUburbs and planning to use Day one health, don't know which surgeon yet though. I am scheduled to go the seminar this saturday.

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I was banded at Mercy on March 15th. I feel like a new person already and have no regrets. Congrats on making this life changing decision. If you would like to talk feel free to PM me. Good Luck to You!!!

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I am being banded by Dr. Bonomo on July 11th. Congrats on your date, it's right around the corner. Please keep us filled in.

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