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I was banded September 21, 2009. I live in a suburb outside of Lowell. Had my surgery at Lowell Generall Hospital with

the LGH Baratric weightloss Center in North Chelmsford. The band is the best thing that ever happend to me (okay my family is the best but this is right up there!!) i have lost over 70 pounds and feel like a million bucks!!! Glad to share my experiences!!!

Great Job! I can't wait to get to that point!

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:musical_note:Hi I'm from Brockton and I am being banded at BI on March 31st with Dr. Schneider. That is assuming the one last test I have this Tuesday comes out OK. Keep me posted on how you are doing. Kim

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Hi I found out this afternoon that I am not a candidate for lap band because I have an asymtomatic esophageal motility (swallowing) problem so I won't be banded next week. I am upset because my option now is bypass which I didn't want but I can't go on this way with my weight. Kim

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I am so sorry to hear about the latest news for you Kimholmes. I am sure you will do good with whichever surgery you decide to do. Good luck.

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I grew up in Nahant, Ma. Now I live in southern Maine. I was banded at Maine Medical Center. They are a bariatric center of excellence. My experience with them over the last 6 months has been great.

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