My name is Justin and I am 32 Years old. I live in North Alabama, and am a disabled funeral director. In 2006 I was injured in an automobile accident and since have had 3 spinal surgeries. I have gone from 186lb running 6 miles non-stop to 312lb and sitting on my derriere. I had my Lap Band installed on Oct. 30, 2008 at Marshall Medical Center North in Guntersville, AL. My surgeon is the WONDERFUL Dr. John Groves, M.D. I chose him because he has been banded himself. On top of this he is a wonderful surgeon of excellent skill. On top of all this, he actually came to my bedside before surgery and had prayer with me. Might not seem like a lot to others, but I like a man that ask God to guide his hands and give his patients a fast recovery. I am married to my former squad leader (U.S. Army). We met while stationed in Fort Lee, VA. While working in an autopsy lab I needed some help. I ask my squad leader to help me and she had a cute accent. I ask where she was from and she told me Alabama. Well I found out that we are from the same county. LOL We started riding home together on holidays, and the rest is history. We now have 3 sons of our own, and 3 foster sons that live with us. If you have questions just ask. I hope to meet new friends on here, and get support as well as give it to others. I am a Christian and love my family. God Bless, JLCoppett:wink_smile:

Hi Justin, and welcome to LBT, we are glad to have you join us here.

Goodness, with 3 sons and 3 foster sons, I bet you are a very busy man. From someone who works with an agency that specializes in abused, abandoned and neglected children, I admire you for being a foster parent. It can be a tough roll, but at the same time, a very rewarding one.

We look forward to getting to know you.