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Would to connect with people in western mass! I'm 25, banded may 2012. Fighting a plateau right now at -50lbs so far. Let me know who is around the area!

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Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to :)

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Live in orange mass, was banded June 29th 2012..down 40lbs. I always am looking for people in the area banded so there is someone to talk to :)

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I live in Springfield, ma! Banded oct 29th..plateau for over a month now..feeling very discouraged!!!

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Iruthie hire much have you lost?..I'm at a stand still too right more..I'm on my third fill...your will kick in..you have a fill yet?

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Sorry for the delay! I'm in easthampton! I've also been stuck at about 65 down. I did a reset of the liquid diet for a bit and that helped, along with mixing up the work outs

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I'm not close, but you could need a fill. Also try the original pre-op diet for 2 weeks again. It helps to lose a lot of weight quickly and gives you a great jump start again to shrink your stomach!

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Sorry for the delay! I'm in easthampton! I've also been stuck at about 65 down. I did a reset of the liquid diet for a bit and that helped' date=' along with mixing up the work outs[/quote']

I'm in Westfield. Newly banded on Nov 29,2012. Down 20 lbs. First fill on wed. Can't wait. I can still eat whatever I want and a lot of it. I hope the fill helps.

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Hi!

I know this is an old thread, but I would like to know to these banded people which surgeon did you use???? Im in the beginning of the process and I like the know the experience before and after wirh surgeons...thanks!!!!

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I went to Worcester ma for my surgery.i had doctor cohen he was amazing.i love the humor he has.it been a joy the whole time. I'm down 47lbs.

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I went to Worcester ma for my surgery.i had doctor cohen he was amazing.i love the humor he has.it been a joy the whole time. I'm down 47lbs.

Congrats and thanks for answer me! How longs take to lost 47pds? great! How about your post op experience with your dr office?

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I'm going on 9 months post op. I was plateau for the months.iv had 6 fills.I'm on 9cc's in my 14cc band.my doctors appointments after have gone fine.the fills don't really hurt.its quick and just a prick. I feel awesome.

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Awsome you look great!!!! Thanks for the info, I will like to see more people of Western Mass here!!!!

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Me to but it seems no one is out there :( oh well any questions just ask hun

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Well I live in Springfield, and Im in the confusing process to choose a surgeon, the best for my situation. ..I'm a Low bander (35.2) BMI, and I need an experience office that can help me to have my insurance approval. ..Im in between of a local office ( they do a lot of different type of surgeries) crowd office vs.other office (1hr 35min) far but just work with lap band surgeries...???? Advise????

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