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Hi,

I'm in Harford Co. too but work in Baltimore City. There are lots of groups out there. I just haven't found one I'm comfy with.

Cheers,

Gail

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I'm in Baltimore. I just met with the surgeon and Nutritionist. Meet with the shrink on Monday. It sounds like I should be able to have surgery on 4 to 6 weeks.

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Dora,

wow 4-6 weeks thats wonderful. what doctor did you decide to go with? Best of luck and can't wait to "officially" welcome you to bandland!

Cheers,

Gail

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I'm going to Dr. Singh at St. Agnes. My endocrinologist said of his patients that have had either by-pass or banding, he's seen the best results at St. Agnes. Their results are really good. They've been doing this surgery longer than most in Baltimore except at Bayview.

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That's great Dora. My aunt goes to Dr. Singh and loves him. I go to Sinai and have considered switching to Dr. S. Best of luck and welcome to the club.

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Hi- I was banded 14 months ago by Singh. Would be happy to talk/get together with anyone about my experience with them, very positive.

Kathy

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Hi, I live in Laurel, Howard County, I was banded in June. Since I don't have transportation I use this forum as my support group. Dora, congrats on your pending surgery. Good luck.

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Hi Do I -- Looking at your ticker it looks like you're doing well. I finally have a date -- Aug. 26. I'm not nervous about the surgery, but I'm realizing I've made a big commitment to myself and that's making me nervous. Will it work in the long run for me. When I hit my 50s I started to settle into accepting myself with the weight. Making this decision has turned that all around. It's time to stop letting myself drift into being old.

I hope things keep going well for you. I'm tired of waiting. I'm ready to start doing. Dora

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I know what you mean about drifting. I finally realized that there were so many things that I could not do any more. I didn't realize what I was committing to before I did it. I did however give up bubbly sodas and caffeine months before my surgery. I think it made it easier that I wasn't giving up everything all at once. I'm still learning to self correct and have had one fill. It surprises me when I forget to eat!!! Never before in my life has that happened. I'm so glad that you are on this site before your surgery so that you are more informed than I was and you know exactly where to go when you need help! I'm always around. Where are you being banded?

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I'm going to be banded at St. Agnes by Dr. Singh. My endocrinologist recommended St. Agnes. I go Monday for my pre-op and pre surgery class.

I know things will work out OK in the beginning. But I work with a woman who was banded, lost a fair amount of weight then started gaining it back. I'm hoping that I can look at what she does wrong and see what I need to do to make it work.

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I live in Harford County in work in Baltimore County. I will be banded at St. Agnes one week from today on 8/18. I am scared out of my mind. I have not been to any support groups as it is really far to drive and I have a hectic schedule. Would love to get together if there is a group closer to Harford County.

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Hi, I live in Howard County and don't have transportation so on-line support has been my lifeline. I didn't go to any support groups before my surgery but my medical team was great! They answered every question, some times before I thought to ask! This website has very compassionate people who are going through the same thing. The surgery was longer for me because I had to have a hernia fixed at the same time but I encountered no problems and even with the extended surgery I took only one pain pill because I just knew I was going to hurt when I fully awakened. LOL, I didn't hurt at any time, don't think the one pill was THAT effective.

Please don't be frightened. You have made a great decision that will improve the quality of your life.

Please email me if you need someone to talk to before or after the surgery. I don't need to send you good luck, all of us got that luck when we decided to take our futures into our own hands.

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