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Hi guys and gals I have been lurking for a while reading all the great advice on here. I was banded on Friday 6 July at TLBC so my journey into bandster land has begun. My initial weight was somewhere around 330 ( all the scale said was EE till 2 days on the pre op diet it was 329) and my pre-op weight was 307. That 23 lbs on the pro op diet was a nice kick start and really has me in the mood to make this work. I look forward to reading more threads on here and getting to the point where I can contribute advice and not just be a freeloader.

Later

Vince

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Hi there,

I have surgery at TLBC on August 2nd and would be interested to know what your experience with the doctor/clinic was?

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Right on Vince!! Welcome to band land!

You made a smart choice and your life will only get better fron here on!!

Great weight loss by the way!

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Thank You all,

Hi Kero, my experience was great they really made me feel comfortable there. My only problem however was I had to stay overnight and because of that I wasn't woken up after the surgery and by the time I woke all the people that could answer any questions I had were gone for the night. Yes I did have ample opportunity to ask my questions before but I had a couple new ones after the surgery. The night nurse was great but she didn't seem very knowledgeable about the band.

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Ty Doddie, I have heard that many times about TLBC and their support system. I am sure I will be leaning on them a few times in the near future.

Vince

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Welcome aboard Vince. We need some more guys around here to keep the ladies from getting out of hand.:)

Andrew

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Ty everyone,

Gaffer is certainly seems like we are out numbered and I will assist you in trying to keep the ladies in line, although it could be dangerous.

Vince

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Thanks Susan - I am struggling along with my addiction to sweets (and salty and fatty and.... ;-) But I feel really good! You're doing great too way to go!

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Every pound gone is one step closer to goal. You're all doing great.

Have a great summer. Lots of great choices out there for exercise and food. It's my favorite time of the year - I putter in my veggie and flower gardens. Swimming and biking or just walking in decent weather makes the summer so much easier to exercise. If you have to contend with heat just make it early morning when it's cooler out. Enjoy your journey to a healthier fitter you!

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