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Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Looking for a lap band buddy to support each other

Hi I am looking for a LAP-BAND® buddy. I need suppport but also want to suppoprt someone else as well through this journey. I am a 44 year old female divorced with a 8 year old daughter. I was banded on 9-29-2009 and have lots of questions. I also want to be of help to someone if possible

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Hi- I was banded 5 1/2 years ago and would be happy to answer your questions as they come up- you would be definitely helping me keep "honest" with my maintenance program because answering your questions reminds me what all of this has been about.

sandi2004

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HI I was wondering If I could get you email address so we could correspond mine is vaughnsmntm@aol.com

Thanks

Susan

I am due to be banded 10/16 and I would also love a buddy, just someone to have this in common with.

I am 41, a mom of two, live in Portland or, work in social work.

Heidi

Hi My name is Christie! I am looking at getting the band around Nov 1st. I am a low bmi person! Would like to lose 70lbs. I am 33 years old. I have two kids!

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Hi it sounds like we have alot in common. I am 44 single mom a soical worker and I lived in portland for 14 years email me at vaughnsmntm@aol.com so we can chat

I also would love to have a LAP-BAND® buddy, what a great idea!! I am 56 ,banded on 9-24-09. I am divorced with 3 grown kids. Feel free to contact me at gabstersma@comcast.net

Hi, I am Janice Billingslea, banded on 8/17/09; married for 29 years; will be 52 on November 4th; I would love to talk to someone about all of the many different topics and this journey; my email address is esteemteach@yahoo.com; I'll email you now.

My email address is lcdragna@bellsouth.net Can't wait to hear about everyones journey!:thumbup:

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Here is my email address for anyone who wants to contact me vaughnsmntm@aol.com. I figure the more lap band buddies the better

Susan

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