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tpoth
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Hello all. My name is Tara, and I have not been banded yet. I am still in the decision phase of things. I really want to get the band, but right now we are trying to work out the logistics. Payment, timing, all that! But, what a big step for me. What a big step for all of us. For years I have tried to say, "I'm not that big". I just need to lose a couple pounds. When did I get so fat? Why didn't I wake up and take action sooner? How did my life get to this point? None of these questions are easy to answer. All I know for certain is that now is the time for change. I will be 30 by the end of the year. It is time to grow up and leave my childhood problems behind me. I have been big for way to long. At 8, it was just baby fat. At 13, it was my hormones being out of control. By the time I was 20, it was my depression getting the better of me. Then it was the job, the kids, the stress... the list goes on and on. Well, now it is time for no more excuses. I need to do this. I have to do this. If not now, when? I already struggle to keep up with my kids. How much longer can I let this go on? I want so much to just be able to go to the beach and play soccer with my family, without having to sit down every few minutes. I want my legs and back to stop hurting. I want to feel like I am 29, not 50. So, here goes. I have the desire. I have the drive. I have the support. Now, I just wait to hear that I have the funding, and we are all set!

I HATE WAITING!!!!!

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MacMadame    81

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Welcome to LapBandTalk!

I decided to grow up when it came to my weight too. But I waited until I was 50+ to do it. :) Congrats to you for seeing the light a lot sooner than that!

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