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im from hawaii.. havent been banded yet though, going to seminar 8/8 we can talk story..

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I'm from Hawaii but haven't been banded yet. Did you get your surgery in Hawaii, by who? I'm wanting to have the surgery in Hawaii but am a little worried about finding a doctor to do it here.

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I am from Hawaii - Kamuela on the Big Island. I was banded April 13 and have lost 21 pounds. I was 263 when I decided to lose weight and with the help of Curves got down to 243. Then Curves closed. I lost to 229 before surgery and it has been very slow since. i struggle with what to eat.

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Would love to meet up with you, I need a partner to exercise with, we could go walking up at the park. I need motivation.

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That sounds great! I try to walk in the mornings before work, but it is hard to do by yourself. I do have 2 doggies I walk with. They are in a dog stroller because one is visually and hearing impaired and has brain damage. But I can walk after work too. I have even walked at the shopping center when it rains. You can give me a call. I am on Oahu tomorrow for a MRI. I plan to go with my sister to the Ladies Night Out at the hospital when I get back. 895-1234

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