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AtlSpeedy    0

AtlSpeedy
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Has anyone heard from Buttercup76 lately? Buttercup where are you? Tell how your recovery is going. I have one more appointment before I can submit my paperwork to the insurance company. I also have to lose 5 more lbs. by next appt.

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georgia girl    35

georgia girl
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Has anyone heard from Buttercup76 lately? Buttercup where are you? Tell how your recovery is going. I have one more appointment before I can submit my paperwork to the insurance company. I also have to lose 5 more lbs. by next appt.

I just checked her profile and she hasn't posted since 12-31-07. I hope she's okay. Buttercup, let us know how you're doing.

Atlspeedy, good luck with the appointment and keep us posted about your surgery.

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joyfulnan    0

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You ladies are so young. I am 55 and thrilled to see how young you are. Glad you are taking care of your life so early. Enjoy Band-Land.

Nancy @ the Beach

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buttercup76    0

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Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I had a death in my immediate family, so i have been traveling back and forth to my home in Mississippi. As far as the weight loss, it has really slowed down. I had my first fill a few weeks ago but i still have no restriction. I am due to have another one in 3 weeks. I hope it helps. I am exercising and trying to follow the diet but its tough. Other than that i am doing well. Good to see everyone else is doing great. Good luck with your approval, Atlspeedy. I promise to keep in touch. Just had alot going on this past month. Well i am heading out to vote. I will check back in later.

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georgia girl    35

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Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I had a death in my immediate family, so i have been traveling back and forth to my home in Mississippi. As far as the weight loss, it has really slowed down. I had my first fill a few weeks ago but i still have no restriction. I am due to have another one in 3 weeks. I hope it helps. I am exercising and trying to follow the diet but its tough. Other than that i am doing well. Good to see everyone else is doing great. Good luck with your approval, Atlspeedy. I promise to keep in touch. Just had alot going on this past month. Well i am heading out to vote. I will check back in later.

Buttercup, I'm so sorry hear about the death in your family. I will definitely be praying for you and your family.

It is soo hard to lose weight when you don't have decent restriction. I hope this next fill does the trick for you. It's so good to hear from you and please do keep in touch. Take care!

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allykat    1

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I'm excited! I finally have the financing in place so I have an appointment with Dr. Bagnato on Wednesday and surgery is tentatively scheduled for 2/27! I can't believe this is finally happening!!!!!

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nathenag    0

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I'm a Fed employee too with BCBS, I feel much better about getting approved now, I'm with DOD at MCB Quantico VA

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amandasnyc    0

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I have had PCOS since I was 14....I am now 23 years old and just got banded 12/15/10. I am very excited about my new journey.

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