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Not philadelphia but I being banded at Crozier-Chester by Dr Katz on 07/23/07 I can't wait. :whoo:

Hi,

Any Philadelphia banders out there in band land?:clap2:

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Shatay, hey, how is it going? I am originally from Runnemede NJ. where are you from in NJ? I was banded on May 24th 2007 at Jeanes Hospital by Dr Kowalski, he also works from Temple. i hope all is well

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Hello to everyone, I'm originally a Jersey Girl myself. Born in Trenton, raised in Burlington, and lived in Maple Shade for several years before moving to MA. Best wishes to you all.

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Hi, I'm just outside Philly in King of Prussia, and I'm looking into band surgery with Dr. Kirshenbaum of Denver, CO in January. Does anyone have any advice on the best way of dealing with an out-of-state physician? How about travel restrictions and follow-up appts.?

Thanks

Kim :car: GO EAGLES!!

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Hi... I live in Medford... I went to Penn Hosp with Dr Kirkland. He is a great doc! I would refer anyone to him. He listens to you. As I have read in here some docs are making people wait for their 1st adjustment. Dr. Kirkland wants you to be sucsessful & does not want you to have the hungry feeling at all. So me having my surgery on 10/5 he is ajusting me on 11/5, then again before Christmas. I feel like I need an adjustment as I am starting to get hungry. Good luck in your search. Check out Dr Kirkland. Google him and you will see he is a great doctor.

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I live in marlton. I do love dr m! He is great, Im just a little nervous. Thank you for your info and best of luck to u!!

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Hello to everyone, I'm originally a Jersey Girl myself. Born in Trenton, raised in Burlington, and lived in Maple Shade for several years before moving to MA. Best wishes to you all.

I lived in Maple Shade until 1977. My hubby grew up there & did not move out until we got married. :eek:

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