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Old 03-14-2008, 09:40 AM   #1
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Hi. My name is Paula and I was "banded" 10 days ago on March 4th. I am excited about the future and becoming a healthy, slimmer person.

For me, the first several days were rough, but on day 8 I woke up finally feeling better. My daughter Spencer, who is 18, had the procedure back on Nov. 19, 2007, and has lost over 50 pounds. She had a quicker recovery than I did, but I guess I've got to admit that at 46 years old you may not recover as quickly as an 18 year old.

I am so looking forward to reading up on a lot of you and am anxious to share more about me.

Have a great day.
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Old 03-14-2008, 10:01 AM   #2
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lol.... Ohhh to be 18 again? Congratulations on getting banded. Try not to compare your journey with hers too much.... she is so young. If I could only have done this when I was 18 my life would have been diff. Good luck and great health to you.-Both of you-. Kimberly
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Old 03-14-2008, 10:10 AM   #3
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Congratulations!! Welcome to bandland...you are going to love it!
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Old 03-14-2008, 10:13 AM   #4
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I am just considering the lab band since my employer BCBSGa does cover it but I am a little scared. I will be 50 in August and I weight 294 and am only 5'4". It is affecting my health so much. I was told that Peachtree Bariactrics is a good place to go. Any words of wisdom. lab band vs gastric bypass. I am so encouraged about you weight loss. Keep up the GREATwork...
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I am just considering the lab band since my employer BCBSGa does cover it but I am a little scared. I will be 50 in August and I weight 294 and am only 5'4". It is affecting my health so much. I was told that Peachtree Bariactrics is a good place to go. Any words of wisdom. lab band vs gastric bypass. I am so encouraged about you weight loss. Keep up the GREATwork...
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There are a lot of previous threads on the forum about reasons people choose LAP-BAND® vs GBP. Just do a little scrolling through the threads.
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congrats!

welcome to LBT and to bandland!! :)
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Thanks to all the ones who gave me a welcome.

I went back to the doctor yesterday for my first checkup, exactly 14 days after the surgery. I had alread lost 10 pounds!!!

I began eating pureed last night and it was certainly more filling than the liquids. Things are good.
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Hello!

I've not yet been banded (very soon, yeah!) but I enjoy seeing and hearing about others in the same boat. Be sure and check the B/A pictures thread.... so inspiring!
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Hi Paula! Nice to meet you! Congratulations on the surgery!

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Old 04-05-2008, 10:43 PM   #10
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I will keep you in my prayers. I am so excited too I will be going to my seminar on April 19th. I feel that there is some hope again to get control of my life and body again. Best of wishes and I will be watching for your progress you date is very soon.. BIG SMILE

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congrats!

welcome to LBT and to bandland!! :)
WOW congrats you are sure an encourage me for me, I have complete all but one of my clearances I am trying to get an appointment with the nutritional then I will be able to submit the final package to Peachtree Bariatrics so they can submit to my insurance. I am getting very excited.
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Old 08-22-2008, 09:37 PM   #12
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Hi everyone who has responded to this thread. I don't get to get back here as often as I had intended when I first joined this site.

Regardless, it's now Aug. 22nd and I am 58 pounds lighter than on March 4th when I had my surgery. I feel wonderful. I have only had 1 adjustment, but will probably be having one sometime in September. I still praise God for this wonderful tool that He blessed me with. I take every chance to share with people who want to know about the procedure and tell them I would do it again tomorrow. I started at 301 pounds and look forward to getting down below 200.

I wish everyone the best on their journey in LAP-BAND® land. I'll try to check back in sometime. God bless you all.

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