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Just Had Surgery 2/17/12



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I had surgery on 2/17/12 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN with Dr. Woodman. A little sore today but not too bad.

I am starting at 295. Ready to change my life

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Congrats on taking the big step towards a healthier you!!!

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I also had surgery on 2/17/12 with Dr. Woodman at Baptist hospital in Memphis. Small world! How are you feeling 1 day post op? I am in alot of pain around my port area, especially getting up and down. Good luck!

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Hello,

congrats on being banded. I was banded on Feb. 9. 2012 and so far its been good. I wake up everyday and get on the scale and I see two lbs a day being dropped.....Since my surgery I have lost 20lbs and I feel good about it.

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Welcome and congrats on being banded. I was banded on 2/15 and feeling good. I am going to avoid the scale until I go to my post op on Tuesday!

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Congrats! How exciting! Not banded yet but scheduled for March 22.

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Sweet Southen Girl,

I see that Dr. Rielly was your doctor he also did mines at true results here in houston. I go get my 1st fill on March 7th.....I cant wait....Congrats on being banded......

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Thanks Kizzy! I love him! LOL! I get my first fill on 3/14

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Congrats to all of you!! I can't wait for my day!

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Congratulations on your decision to change your life. I have had my band over three years now and I would NOT change a thing. Do everything that your Doctor tells you to do and dont listen to the garbage out there. It is a life changing event and if you follow the advice of your Dr you will do just fine. I was an insulin dependent type II diabetic when I got my band I wore an insulin pump for over 10 yrs taking approx 100 units a day via pump.... I am well no longer requiring any medication at all. It is an awesome journey. If you look at it as a life change and have your mindset right you can do it! Good luck to you.

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Congrats to you all. I to cant wait for my day. I am looking at Mid may if the insurance company approves me the first time around. I do hope so i have done everything required and meet all the critieria they have set forth.

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TammyFaye thank you, your words so very inspiring! One of my friends is going through this with me and she will be excited to hear the part about diabetes! Can't wait for my journey to proceed!

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thanks everyone. I hope to keep in touch and share the success of all our journey

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Congratulations Jason!!! Great group of people on here who are very supportive of each other. Best wishes on your new life and journey.

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