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jenrobbar951    0

jenrobbar951
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Hi! Nope, no date as of yet. Still impatiently awaiting that time. CONGRATS on your 112 pounds lost!! That is like a whole other person. :biggrin:

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IndioGirl55    32

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Hi! Nope, no date as of yet. Still impatiently awaiting that time. CONGRATS on your 112 pounds lost!! That is like a whole other person. :blink:

Yep just goes to show you that if a 52 yrs old woman can do it there is nothing that can stop a young one (29) from being successful too..

1st thing to understand is that this isn't a diet - it's really about a lifestyle change in our eating.. Exercise - I am big on that - I started out slow and just worked my way up - and it's so much easier now..

I am glad that you are doing it at this age and not waiting - I think to myself why did I waste so many years being fat - You will see how much the quality of your life improves after you lose the weight

Hugs Janet

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Johnnie    0

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Hi-

Can any of you folks recommend an imaging center in the IE or SGV? Also, who did your psych eval? My wife is having a hard time finding a shrink to do it.

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IndioGirl55    32

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Hi-

Can any of you folks recommend an imaging center in the IE or SGV? Also, who did your psych eval? My wife is having a hard time finding a shrink to do it.

I live in the Palm Springs area - so can't help and this thread doesn't get much attention

My doc office referred me to shrink that was covered under my insurance - my doc called and made all the arrangements for pre op test and I had tons..

Good Luck

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jenrobbar951    0

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Hi-

Can any of you folks recommend an imaging center in the IE or SGV? Also, who did your psych eval? My wife is having a hard time finding a shrink to do it.

I live in Hemet and got my imaging done at Palm Imaging in San Bernardino. I got my Psych eval done by Inland Psychiatric Group. They have an office in Hemet and one in Redlands, I believe. Not sure where in the IE you are located. Just to let you know, my Psych evaluation was paid in cash, but still billed to the insurance company. I was told that insurance wouldnt cover the eval...but it did. Best of luck with the search!!!!

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AndreaKoontz    0

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Andrea and I was banded on 05/22/2010. I really could use some support.

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IndioGirl55    32

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Andrea and I was banded on 05/22/2010. I really could use some support.

Hi Andrea

This thread isn't very active - you need support - I have a support thread - I'm here to help - look for it on the main page under mentors..

What's up?? How are you doing?? It does get better - you are still healing - what food phase are you on..

Hugs Janet

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Ashly    1

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Hey Everyone! I just found out that I'm having my surgery November 19th!! WOOHOO!! I'm in the Ventura area, is there anyone else around there getting banded soon too?? I'd love to be able to talk to someone who has already had it done or is going to have it done soon and are also going to cedars in LA.

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IndioGirl55    32

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Hey Everyone! I just found out that I'm having my surgery November 19th!! WOOHOO!! I'm in the Ventura area, is there anyone else around there getting banded soon too?? I'd love to be able to talk to someone who has already had it done or is going to have it done soon and are also going to cedars in LA.

Congrats Ashly

This thread doesn't get much action ;0) - Mostly everyone sticks to their respective monthly threads.. Cedars is great I know a few who had their surgery there..

Prayers for a safe surgery & speed recovery - good luck on your journey...

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ChristieI    0

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Hey Everyone! I just found out that I'm having my surgery November 19th!! WOOHOO!! I'm in the Ventura area, is there anyone else around there getting banded soon too?? I'd love to be able to talk to someone who has already had it done or is going to have it done soon and are also going to cedars in LA.

Hi Ashly - My surgery date is Nov 2nd in Burbank & I live in Newbury Park. Where do you live?

Indiogirl55 - Congrat's on all your success!! I hope I have the same strength & success you've had :sneaky:

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IndioGirl55    32

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Hi Ashly - My surgery date is Nov 2nd in Burbank & I live in Newbury Park. Where do you live?

Indiogirl55 - Congrat's on all your success!! I hope I have the same strength & success you've had :sneaky:

Thanks Christie

Suggestion - Take the word HOPE OUT OF YOUR VOCABULARY... Replace it with I WILL HAVE THE STRENGHT & SUCCESS TO WIN THIS BATTLE !!!

Truly if you follow the rules - make the changes in your eating and exercise habits you really will acheive success..

Prayers for a safe surgery & speedy recovery..

Hugs Janet

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