Hey Kristen! Thanks for replying! Nice to have you here. I mostly hang out in the lap band message area. What surgery did you have? Kids? Married? I'm married (12 yrs next week) and have 2 boys! I had the lap band on Aug 11, 2003 and have loved every minute of it!... well, just about! I've lost 62 pounds and 49+ inches... I can't believe it! I have friends that don't recognize me! It's the best compliment they could give me! I'd love to hear from you again! Tasha 274/211/160

Hello everyone, I have having surgery on Friday, does anyone have any helpful information? Thanks, Stephanie

Hi tasha... I have to agree with you. I would like to see some of our Utah neighbors say hi and maybe get to know some of you.

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I check every so often just to see if there is something going on. It is pretty much dead around here. I'm glad the main message boards are full, but I'd like to meet a few other banders or RNY patients from UT. Good Luck! T