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I am a 38 year old teacher from Kentucky. I'm single. I don't have children. I have a very warped sense of humor. *suddenly feel like I'm writing a personal ad*

I'm also a reality TV junkie! My starting weight is 330 whopping pounds and my goal weight is 165. I think I can do it!!!!!

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Well I'm 27 years old from Texas. i am married and am a stay at home mom to 3 great kids. I tend to be shy but am trying really hard not to be. I am starting out at 235 and only 5'3". My goal is 135, but I will settle for 150.

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Thanks Miranda! I was beginning to think I was talking to myself. =) My goal is 165 but if I could hit 199 I'd be THRILLED!!!

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Hey Y'all! My name is Alisa and I'm 26 years old and from North Carolina. I'm recently married this past May and trying to get into nursing school this upcoming fall. I am 265ish and my ultimate goal is about 135 but at this point, I'll take anything than where I'm at now!:girl_hug: I'm starting for my first little goal at 200 and I'm working down from there, who knows where I'll end up......

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Hey there,

my name is Patti, I'm from NJ. I'm set to have surgery on the 5th of Feb providing that the insurance says ok, which we think they will. I am a proud mom of 3, I have a 6 year old son, and 1 year old twin girls. I also work full time as a Project Manager. I am currently 215, but when I re-started this process I was 227, I am 5'2". My goal is to be around 135, but I'll be happy at a NORMAL BMI.

As I said re-started this process, this is my second time doing this. The first time, I did the pre-op supervised diet required by my insurance, and I lost 25 lbs, and got pregnant with the twins. So, here I go again. Hopefully this time won't lead to triplets.

Can't wait to get to know you all on our journey together.

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HI ALL!

I am Cristina, I am 24 and I am having my lap band surgery on Feb 14th :lol:.

I come from Romania, which is somewhere in Eastern Europe. Fact is that there are very few people in my country who have had this surgery and I really don't have anyone to talk to. I sincerely hope that I can find someone here to share my experience with.

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My Name is Dana and I am from New Zealand. However we are living in Edmonton Alberta for 3-4 years. I am married, with one daughter (who lives in Georgia with her adoptive family). My starting weight is roughly 215-220 and my goal weight is 150. This is a real learning experience for me and hopefully a good journey to a healthier life!

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Hello. I am a single 34 year old from Texas. Hope to be banded in February so I can begin my journey to a NEW me! :lol:

Best of luck to everyone on your new journey too!!

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Hello Everyone,

I am 30 and have been married almost five years to a wonderful guy with two cute poodles. I work as a Desktop Support Specialist. My surgery date is February 13. I am getting very excited. My current weight is around 300 and I would like to get down to 140. I weighed about 140 when I got married and have gained 160 pounds in the last 5 years. :lol:

I have struggled with my weight all my life. My husband has always been very supportive. We would like to have children but I want to lose a lot of weight first so I will have more energy. I have a heard enough time just taking care of myself. LOL

I am excited to get to know all of you that have February surgery dates.

Kimberly :)

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:smile: Hi, As my name implies, I am from St. Louis, I am 54, the mother of two grown children, married to the love of my life for 32 years:heart:, have struggled with my weight and yo-yo diets most of my adult life. My weight at the start of this journey was 289, my goal is 155. Haven't been that weight since I graduated from High School. I am waiting to get my surgery date but hope it will be sometime in February. :tongue:

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I am a 35 year old living in Minnesota. I am single and do not have any children. (However, I'd really like to be a mom!) I have struggled with weight my entire life. I'm a tall girl (6'), with red hair and I am finally learning to embrace these qualities. I want to lose weight so I can embrace that as well.

I was just approved to have my surgery. I scheduled it for February 29th. I am REALLY excited! I really like that date. I'm a little nervous, but I feel that this is the best thing for me.

I look forward to getting to know my fellow February 2008 banders. We are embarking on a wonderful journey.

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Strange, I was always the youngest, now I appear to be the oldest bandster at 42. Married fir almost 13 years, have an almost 9 year old girl and a 6 1/2 year old boy. Live in San Diego, orginally from NY. Working professional. Surgury Feb, 5 - FAT TUESDAY!!!

Erin

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