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Guest Deb
Posted

Hi,

I've been banded for about 8 weeks now. Had my surgery in NYC, love my surgeon and everyone in the office. I'm very happy with my decision to do this and "cautiouslly optimistic" for the first time in a long, long time!

Deb

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Joyce    0

Joyce
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Hello Deb congraulation! It has been 4 weeks for me.So how are you doing?Have you had a feel yet?I go on the 31st.Well I hope things are doing well.

Joyce

4/28/04 banded

225/210/?

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La_madam    20

La_madam
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Congrats Deb!

I was banded on April 6th in Mexico and I can honestly say it was the best decision I have ever made for myself. I have not felt this good in years. I'm down 25 pounds in 6 weeks and could not be happier. Best of luck to you

Michelle

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Alexandra    55

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Hi Deb, and welcome! I applaud your outlook of cautious optimism...it makes much more sense than the all-or-nothing point of view I see so often. You'll do great! :D :D :D

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Guest Deb   

Guest Deb
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Thanks for the nice welcome!

I've lost 24lbs so far. At my doctors appointment this past week we decided I didn't need a fill. I go back again for my next appointment in a month and I'll take it from there.

Thanks Alex, the all or nothing approach is what got me here and I've realized it's not working for me! I'm really working on the slow and steady approach. One change at a time.

Good luck to you all, Deb

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Bright    9

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Congratulations on your weight loss so far - it will slow down but is definitely a great motivator in the begining when you're fighting all those old bad habits!

This is a brilliant message board with lovely people - hope you come here often :D

Best of luck on your journey

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Penni60    45

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Michelle:

I too had my surgery on April 6th, 2004 in Mexico. Where did you go? I went to a medical facility called Sanoviv Medical Institute

located in Rosarita, Mexico.

They were awesome. Dr. Corvala is the surgeon that goes to the states to proctor their doctors on this procedure. I had the best in my opinion. I am very pleased. I have lost 36 lbs and 13 inches so far.

How are you doing? I have a website that has my journey listed. Just follow this link:

Penni Merrick

Keep in touch

Penni

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Penni60    45

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Penni, do you mean Dr. Lopez-Corvala? Just curious.

Yes I do, I call him Corvala but everyone else uses Lopez. He is wonderful. I just love him.

Penni

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Penni60    45

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Teresa:

I have lost a total of 36 lbs and 13 inches since April 6. I am well pleased with my results thus far.

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