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georgia girl    35

georgia girl
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Hi Renewedhope!

I'm glad your appt went well. Looks like your recovery is going great. That first bite of mushies is sooo good, isn't it. I can't wait to kick PCOS's butt too!!!!! LOL!!! Keep in touch!

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Trina Davis    0

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Need to ask Questions.

I live in GA and I am tired of being overweight....I have been thinking about the Lap Band, but I have no idea what Dr.? Anything...can somebody help me?

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sghatl    2

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Welcome Trina. You have come to the right place to get answers. Where in Georgia do you live? You usually have to start by attending a lapband seminar hosted by your local hospital and doctors.

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kathystrick    3

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Need to ask Questions.

I live in GA and I am tired of being overweight....I have been thinking about the Lap Band, but I have no idea what Dr.? Anything...can somebody help me?

Hi Trina! This is a good place to start for information. There are a lot of Georgians here that will be happy to help you. Maybe some of us can help you out a little more once we know where you live. Good luck!!

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4jin    0

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Thanks Buttercup for all your info.

Wow renewedhope that WL is great!

If anyone is interested in my store please to go

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4jin    0

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For my story if any1 is interested please go to new..and feeling lost.

Thanks

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georgia girl    35

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Hi everyone!

I had my first fill today and things went great. The nurse said I was doing very well. I've lost a total of 38.5 lbs. I have a 10cc band and she only put 2cc's in it. She said she likes to start out with a small amount and evaluate every two week to see if I need an adjustment. The fill was slightly painful but not too terribly bad. I'm excited to get to start eating solids in a few days (I'm on liquids for 3 days and then I'll progress to solids). Thanks everyone for all the support.

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renewedhope    4

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Pamela,

Concrats!! Sounds like you are doing great.

This is on a totally different subject, but I think I told yall that we are in the process of adopting a little boy. We got him when he was 2 months old. He is 11 months old now. We will finalize his adoption on Monday. Since we got him we have become foster parents. Our social worker called this afternoon and we are going to get a 2 week old little boy on Monday afternoon!!!! WOW!! We just completed our certification. Was not planning for one this little this quick. I am only 1 week post op and I will have 2 who can't walk. God does have a sense of humor.

Feeling both overwhelmed and blessed!!!

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kathystrick    3

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This is on a totally different subject, but I think I told yall that we are in the process of adopting a little boy. We got him when he was 2 months old. He is 11 months old now. We will finalize his adoption on Monday. Since we got him we have become foster parents. Our social worker called this afternoon and we are going to get a 2 week old little boy on Monday afternoon!!!! WOW!! We just completed our certification. Was not planning for one this little this quick. I am only 1 week post op and I will have 2 who can't walk. God does have a sense of humor.

Feeling both overwhelmed and blessed!!!

OMG!!! Congratulations on your adoption and good luck with the tiny one. Just remember, more is not put on you than it is felt you can handle. Take care of yourself and keep us updated.

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jbrad71629    2

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Pamela

I am so glad you are doung so well. I went for my last preop visit today. I am so excited only 2 more weeks until i am banded. YEAH!!!!! I did all my paperwork at the hospital so now it is just a matter of waiting and sitcking to the Sugar Busters diet.

Renewed

Congratulations on the babies. You are a blrdding to us all for caring so much.

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georgia girl    35

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Renewedhope,

Congrats on the adoption and getting such a little one. I can tell that you have a passion for children and that's wonderful. You're going to be fine, I can't imagine having two that small. Enjoy it while you can, they grow up sooo fast. Cangratulations again and Good Luck!

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