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I am excited, this was a tough decision but I feel great about the band...No problems. Although some people think I'm crazy to have done it. I feel free for the first time in years.:mad:

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Well. I'm glad you feel good about your decision! The band can make all the difference in the world where our lives are concerned. Many of us are back to doing fun things like riding bicycles or jumping on a Harley, riding rollercoasters. Things we haven't done in years. I sure hope your life is enhanced this way also!

Welcome to the forum! Tell us a bit more about who you are and how you got here? Please feel free to browse the sections of the forum. There is some great experience and support on every page!!

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Thanks for the reponse, I've been big all my life over 6' and 230 in 6 th. grade. I grew taller but my weight faster..at 46 yrs old, I said enough..I'm feeling good and can't wait to do all the things I used too. like rollerblading, basketball, and my ultimate goal to not be ashamed to take off my shirt and swim..

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Yes it's great..I really like it. Best of sucess to you..I work with a guy who has lost over 200 lbs with the band....Can you believe that..

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Guest MadameYess

Hi,

Welcome to the board. I am also new and will be banded on October 8th. I hope that you enjoy being a part of this group.

Madame Yess

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Welcome and congratulations!

It always drives me crazy when I hear that people think you're crazy for getting the band! :mad:

I can tell how happy you are in your posts, happiness is the most important thing. Next will come wanting to be healthier and feeling great about yourself. There are so many positives to losing weight that you have struggled with most of your life - so if that's what some call "crazy" then I'm happy to be part of the looney bin society! :D

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Hi Tall Guy :mad:

Its so nice to see another man here among all of us women

The band is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I love my band!

No other diet or weight loss plan has ever given me so much success in such a short time. I can honestly say for the first time in my life I'm not in fear of putting the weight back on.

Best of Luck to you

I hope to be reading lots of post from you. Its so great to have a mans insight. We Love RYAN , that man can write (whippledaddy) he is another male member here

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Congratulations, Tall Guy, and welcome. That man you know who lost 200 lbs. is a real inspiration -- as are a lot of the other people who write here. If you're feeling this good less than two weeks after the band, just wait till this time next year!

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Welcome to LBT... a lot of us are a LITTLE crazy around here... so you should fit right in! Congratulations on being banded ... you are going to love your band!

Darcy

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Wow it's so nice the way everyone writes and supports each other...Everyone seems so nice, thanks for making me feel so welcome. Knowing I can talk to you makes a world of difference. Is there ever a get together offline...to meet each other face to face..once a year or something, a lapbandtalk event

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Those of us who are able are hitting Vegas the weekend of 10/8-10/10. Many of us are staying at the HoJo's on Paradise Rd.

All are welcome! Penni is the coordinator - do a search on her name and vegas, and you should be able to find the details! :D

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