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My name is Melissa and I am 39 years old. I have two children ages 17 and 10 and I run a daycare in my home, which I've done for over 10 years. I had surgery on July 5, 2006 and my surgeon was Dr. Oldham with Bluegrass Bariatrics. I've lost about 40 lbs. and know that I need to get serious and follow the band rules because sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I'm going Friday for another fill. I made the mistake of staying too tight and had to have most of it taken out. I'm now starting to get restriction again. Good luck to each of you wherever you may be on your journey!:)

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Welcome Melissa! You've done a great job on your weight loss so far! Congratulations and welcome. Where do you live in KY?

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Hi Annie,

I live In Salyersville. I travel about 2 hours for all my follow-up but it's worth it. Although the gas prices do hurt the pocketbook.

Congratulations to you! You are doing GREAT!:clap2:

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Hello Melissa. I also drive 2 hours for my dr. visits. I go to Louisville and live in Campbellsville. I was banded at Nortons with Dr. Tanner. Welcome to the site.

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Welcome,

Sounds like your off to a great start. Yes, too tight of fills only cause trouble, best to get them out. I live in Paducah Kentucky and drive 10 hours round trip to Dr. Curry in Cicni Ohio, but he's world reknown and fabulous so it's worth it.

Keep in touch and if you ever have any questions give me a yell.

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I am Anna and I also am from KY. I live in Whitesburg. This is on the KY/VA line. I was banded on 5/23/07. I have lost 18 pounds so far. Good luck with your band.

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Thanks to each of you for giving me such a warm welcome!:)

Jen, you're doing Awesome! Keep up the good work.

beachgirl, Way to go! And WOW 10 hours one way! You are commited.

Ann, 18 lbs. since 5/23/07 is Incredible!

Hi Edie from Owensboro. I can't wait to be where you are!

Betty, I want to be like you too!

It's nice to meet each of you. I look forward to learning from your experiences and I hope that I can contribute to the group.:clap2:

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Hey Edie,

I was clueless that we live so close together. Next time I'm up your way I want to take you out and buy your supper. Your like my hero anyway. I never noticed the Owensboro thing. We have business meetings all the time at the Big E and I always stay over by myself and have to go out and eat by myself. So next time I come there which will be last of July do you think you might like to go out and eat? Keep up the good work. I admire you totally.

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