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Hello, I am Kacey and not only have I recently been banded, I am new to using the computer, so please bear with me. I live in Kanata, Ontario home of the Ottawa Senators for any of you who are hockey fans. I am 44, married with no children(just the sweetiest little pussycat in the whole wide world). I was banded April 13th 2006 at the Toronto LapBand Center. Dr. Joffe and Dr. Yau were my surgeons. cost tax incl. $17,500. My pre-op weight was 357 which was the beginning of March 2006. As of today I am 312. I am happier, healthier and enjoying my new life.

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Welcome to band land. I was just banded yesterday and had started my journey in March. AT the time I went to my first appointment I was 352. My hightest weight was 380 I am now down to 315. I am so exited about my new life. I also was self pay. My first goal will be 16 lbs to be under 300. I hope to achieve it by May 31. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. And again welcome to band-land!

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I'm glad to hear your banding went well!! I was thinking about you Thursday.

I am going with Dr. Oh in Federal Way. I have my first appointment next Wed and will probably get a surgical date then.

How are you feeling? How was the experience?

Tina

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Hi Kacey. I am Thérèse, I live in Queensland, Australia. I am also 44 and also married with no kids (5 cute doggies and 2 sweet little pussycats) I was banded in January 2005. I was 396 when I started this journey, and I am now 251 and I am feeling as if life has really started! I am glad that you are doing so well in your journey and I hope you have many happy healthy years to enjoy your new life!

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