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Hello Everyone!!

I was banded on 1-21-11 by Dr. Johnathan Reich, Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, New Jersey. I have lost 42lbs and have had 2 fills (one being last week). So far I am very happy with my band. It is still trial and error but I am very pleased. The one thing I haven't started is exercising. I obviously need to but just don't know how to get there. I have had a very difficult month this month becasue my dad had passed away unexpectedly and the following week my dog needed some major surgery. I am on track with my eating and drinking now I need to exercise. Well I look forward to talking with all my fellow "Bandsters".

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Hello!!! I'm so sorry for your loss!! I lost my mom when I was 16 and my dad when I was 22. I love exercising! I have a best friend that motivates me when I really don't want to get up. She is awesome!!! Exercising clears my head and I have so much more energy after I get done. I would suggest finding a partner to work out with. They say you actually lose more weight when you have a partner. I also love to hike. It's a lot easier on my knee than running. (i fell on it in aug)...I haven't started exercising yet again, because I was I was banded on 4/21/11....Apparently, I have to wait 2 wks before I can start. I'm miserable, but hopefully it will pass. Good luck on working out. I think you'll find to love it!!

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Hello Everyone!!

I was banded on 1-21-11 by Dr. Johnathan Reich, Southern Ocean County Hospital, Manahawkin, New Jersey. I have lost 42lbs and have had 2 fills (one being last week). So far I am very happy with my band. It is still trial and error but I am very pleased. The one thing I haven't started is exercising. I obviously need to but just don't know how to get there. I have had a very difficult month this month becasue my dad had passed away unexpectedly and the following week my dog needed some major surgery. I am on track with my eating and drinking now I need to exercise. Well I look forward to talking with all my fellow "Bandsters".

hey! let's be friends we went to the same dr! lol well anyway i was banded by dr. pasquarella or however you spell it on 4-22 i have lost close to 40 lbs now since i started the process 3 months ago. good luck to you and hope to talk more

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Wow That's great. We def. should keep in touch since we are going to the same office. What a great feeling to go down a size. I just went to the store today because my underwear were too big they were falling down. LOL!!! True meanining of Granny Pants. I went down 2 sizes i was so happy. Well I hope you are feeling better today.

hey! let's be friends we went to the same dr! lol well anyway i was banded by dr. pasquarella or however you spell it on 4-22 i have lost close to 40 lbs now since i started the process 3 months ago. good luck to you and hope to talk more

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