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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.

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.

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.

Hi. I am in Gainesville and I am getting banded on Monday, Sept. 29th by Dr. Ben-David at Shands.

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

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.

Thanks for the notes of encouragement and good luck on your surgery. Go Gators!!