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Has anyone been banded at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem NC?

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How was your experience? Did you use Dr. Fernandez by any chance?

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My experience was great. Fuzz was my surgeon, he was the only one at that time. It took me about about 6 months or so to go through all of the pre-requisite items they have you do in the program. Was banded on Nov. 28th 2007 and I'm down around 140 lbs total. Best decision I ever made. I still have around 50 or so that I still want to lose, and it's been the hardest part. I've been having some heart issues this year, so I had an unfill a couple of months ago. I can't explain the difference the last couple of months have been, I've really struggled. I had a heart ablation last month so I'm going to get the band filled again in January, and I can't wait!!

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Sorry to hear about your heart condition. I'm sure it's been hard. If you're anything like me the first thing I do is reach for food when I'm stressed or not feeling well. Thanks for the info on Dr. "Fuzzy" I keep hearing good things about him. I hope you get to feeling better and reach your goal!!!

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