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Guest Willo

Just thouht I would go ahead and register here and say hello. I see LOTS of people here who I have gotten to know (passively or actively) on other boards.

I am always looking for good ideas and to share the journey with others.

I was banded by Dr Johnell in Colorado on 11/4/04. I have lost 30 pounds, but most of that was immediately post surgery. Since then, I have lost about 1 pound a week for the last couple of months.

I have had 4 fills, and am at about 1.7 as it was measured, and I am really just getting used to having restriction.

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Hi Willo,

Welcome! I'm hoping to be banded by Dr. Johnell soon. I'm on week seven of waiting for insurance approval, so it's gotta come soon, right? I'm going nuts!

Anyway, I've been lurking at the Coloradobandsters group and have seen you there. I promise I will come out and say hello someday. I don't want to get too active until I know I'm actually having the surgery.

Later,

Chickadee

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Hey Willo (my almost band twin!)

How are you doing?

Welcome to LapBandTalk!

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Wilo,

Welcome to the board. Congrats on your loss! Just remember that weight is gone FOREVER!! Keep us up to date on your weight loss journey.

I live in NE. I am about 3hrs from Denver. One of these days we will have to get together.

XOXO~Teresa

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