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Ara
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Hi Ara. I was reading your blog(October Odyssey) and saw that you had swelled feet and ankles but now don't. I had the exact same problem and thought I was alone. When I see before/after pics, I always look at the ankles. Seems they are NEVER big in either pic,lol. Anyway, that is what grabbed my attention with you. We are also the same age. I got banded 10/27 and started out 424 lbs(yuck!!)I am down to 399 and although that is a tremondous amount, I feel very good about all of this and just know I am finally on the right track with my life. I wish you the best and hope we can stay in contact.