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PCGIRL

By PCGIRL, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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PCGIRL
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Hello, Springfield, MO. I am going tomorrow for surgery in Overland Park, KS. I am so excited, but I would really love to chat with others in my area.

I am 52 and have been heavy more than not since the age of 11. First diet started then with my mom -- And so it went.

Now I have finally gotten to 100 lbs or more over weight and can really feel the restriction in my life. I like to be active and where I am is not helping my quality of life for sure.

I am so ready to succeed here! I really have gotten so many wonderful perks from these pages and would love to chat with fellow Springfield Bandsters!

Hey, Chat Back,huh?

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I'm not IN Springfield but I am from Springfield. I have lived in the metropolitan Kansas City area for 25yrs. I do know where Overland Park is! I too am 52, been overweight since about 5th grade. I have lost and gained over the years. Diet pills, Weight Watchers, Overeaters Anonymous, Jenny Craig, SlimFast, AccuPuncture on the ear, hypnotized, I tried a lot of different things. Now my knees and low back are a real problem, I had to do something. So far this is working out for me. I would be glad to chat, PM me.

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Hi, 2bthinagn. I like your name, and your story is certainly a lot like mine. Thanks for the invite to chat. Sounds good to me.

I will get back here as soon as I can get online after my surgery...

Hopefully Wednesday evening.

Chat then,

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Hi, 2bthinagn. I like your name, and your story is certainly a lot like mine. Thanks for the invite to chat. Sounds good to me.

I will get back here as soon as I can get online after my surgery...

Hopefully Wednesday evening.

Chat then,

Didnt realize your surgery was this week, Good luck Wednesday!

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SpringfieldMO
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Could anybody tell me what the tab was for the entire lap band surgery at St. John's in Springfield?

I'm wondering since there is a good chance my insurance carrier won't cover the cost!

Thanks,

Springfield "MO":help:

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2bthinagin: Yes, surgery went just fine. I spent the night and hubby and I came back early this morning. I have been sleeping a lot and just drinking my drinks -- so jello/popsicles.

My dogs are happy to see us and one especially knows I have had something happen -- he is just being my big buddy.

Short message here -- need to rest again. Walking for gas removal -- all is well, however. Couldn't have gone better.

Thanks for your reply. What is PM? Not too sure on all these acronyms people use...

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PM=Private Message...you do this by clicking on the persons name and it will bring up a window...then click on private message..glad you are home and doing well. Did you go to high school in Springfield, if so where?

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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