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I South Floridians! I am from Cape Coral and have been banded since Dec 08. I've lost 38lbs and I'm learning each day how to make the band work for me. Truly this was my answer to a serious health problem and I love it.

I would like to meet other banders and hear their stories...:confused:

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I know most of these post are a few years old but I am in Miami and am scheduled for surgery July 19, looking for someone to keep me motivated :).

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I am from south Florida and had lapband on Thursday July 12, and feel great. You will be fine!!! I see your surgery is tomorrow wish I would have found you sooner but I am new to the site myself. Good luck on your new journey, while it is scary, it will be the best thing you ever decided to do. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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Hi, i'm in PB County. Im 16 months out. Would love to chat with anyone close by.

Amy

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HI Guys !,

I'm also from South Florida, I had my surgery on July 23rd, 2012. It'll be great to keep each other motivated.

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Hi Everyone, I'm from Southwest Florida. Not banded yet, but hopefully the end of Sept. Next week is my last PCP visit before everything goes to Aetna. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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Good luck !!! keep us posted !!!

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Hello! I am also from South Florida. I live in Tamarac and on Sept 28 I will be banded by Dr. Wizman... I'm so excited and glad to know there's more of us in the area. Good luck to everyone!

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Hello! I am also from South Florida. I live in Tamarac and on Sept 28 I will be banded by Dr. Wizman... I'm so excited and glad to know there's more of us in the area. Good luck to everyone!

Nice to have you on board, This forum is excellent for pre-op tips. I hope you do really well !

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Welcome Andwhatrea! We're going to have a nice group here. Relying on everyone to keep us accountable.

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Welcome Andwhatrea! We're going to have a nice group here. Relying on everyone to keep us accountable.

Haha.. I think being held accountable will really have a great impact! Thanks for the welcomes, I really like this forum because of all the honest opinions and advice from fellow banders.

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Hi' date=' i'm in PB County. Im 16 months out. Would love to chat with anyone close by.

Amy[/quote']

I am also in PB county

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Hello! I am also from South Florida. I live in Tamarac and on Sept 28 I will be banded by Dr. Wizman... I'm so excited and glad to know there's more of us in the area. Good luck to everyone!

I know Dr Wizman, Dr Shillingford is doing my surgery tomorrow on the 17th.

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Hiyas all.. Im in palm beach county.. delray area! How are you all doing? No one seems to have posted in awhile!! time to livin this place back up floridans! :) had my surgery on oct 22, 2012.. would love to get to ya know you all.. I know maddy and maddy is awesssommmeeeee! ;)

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