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Gregall
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Hey David. Surgery was a breeze for me too. My recovery was a little longer than expected, because the surgeon also repaired an umbilical hernia, but I was back to work in a little over a week. I have had only one fill, back in November. I definitely noticed a change in what I was able to eat. I have to make sure I chew everything very well. I also experienced (the day after the fill) my first "pain" from eating a little too much. I now try to be very careful and to eat slowly so that I can better recognize the "full" feeling and avoid the pain caused from eating a little too much.
I also was Realize banded by Dr. Ben-David at Shands. As of today, I am down 80 lbs. and am feeling great. I just finished a mile walk on my lunch break. I could not have done that 6 months ago.
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I am doing great. I got my band on Sept. 29th 2008. I received my first adjustment (fill) on Nov. 13th. As of today, I have lost 70 lbs. and I feel great. My clothes are getting pretty big on me. Had to buy new shoes because I am no longer size 14 extra extra wide; now just wide. Still got about 130 lbs to go and feeling pretty confident. lunch sounds cool. lol.
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Hi. I am in Gainesville and I am getting banded on Monday, Sept. 29th by Dr. Ben-David at Shands.
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Hi Matt. I am having it done at Shands with Dr. Ben-David. I can't wait to get started with it. I had been researching it for about a year and a half. I tried to go thru it all last year but my insurance company shot me down saying I had not proven that I couldn't lose the weight on my own or with a supervised program. So, I worked with my doctor over the last year (with no real success) and this time insurance approved the surgery. Yay!. Anyway, good luck on your surgery and keep in touch.
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Thanks for the notes of encouragement and good luck on your surgery. Go Gators!!
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Hi everyone,
I live in Gainesville, Florida. I will be a new lapbander. My surgery date is September 29, 2008. I so look forward to getting past the surgery and on my journey to weighing less. A little on my weight history.
Highest adult weight = 498 lbs (1991)
Current weight = 435 lbs
Height = 6" 3"
Current BMI = 54.4
Age 49
Anyone from Gainesville, Fl.
in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
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Hi Stephanie. I was banded by Dr. Ben-David at Shands on Sept. 29, 2008. I'm feeling great so far. No complications. So far, down 80 lbs. 120 more to go. I hope you are feeling well. Take care.