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What a super job!!!!!!!!!! I love to see living proof that the high BMI's can do it!!!! Iget so tired of the drs pushing other stuff for us.

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hush-it kelly!!! you were a lightweight to begin with! you are doing GREAT!!!! i had already lost 115 when i got to your pre-op weight!

thanks betty!

jane- i hear you! i to was told i needed RNY! in fact i lied to my band surgeon about being a sweet eater because i knew i could succeed with the band.

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i had already lost 115 when i got to your pre-op weight!

That puts things in perspective for those of us who started out in Twoville/Twonesia. Thanks for sharing your fabulous pictures! You look gorgeous, and should be very proud of yourself.

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Hi Michelle,

Missed the new pics. You look really great!!!!! I may have the chance to meet with you in January. I wil be heading to Knoxville TN to visit one of my clients and then on to other exciting locales. Maybe, just maybe we can see each other!!!

Hugs,

Babs in TX

334/189/170

-145

6/23/03

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Michelle, it's always such a pleasure to read your posts. I'm so glad that everything is going so well and you are truly happy. It sounds like your "fella" is a keeper. I just foresee good things coming from you.

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Wow. GREAT photos. You look wonderful! I remember reading about the difficulties you had early on, but I am so glad that thigns are going so well for you now. Congrats! :D

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Hey shelly

You look amazing ..may i ask how tall you are. Hope my los is going to be as successful as yours

love tracey

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Quakergirl, I don't remember seeing your name before, but you are an impressive member of the -100+ club! Congratulations! How low do you hope to go? Do you have any advice for those of us who are in the early stages of banding? Please forgive (and ignore) me if you have already answered these questions elsewhere.

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Michelle -- You are a great example of the band when it works right. As so many of us know, it's never a smooth road and there's always some work involved. Congratulations on your success -- try not to focus on the number(s) in terms of current weight!

Elizabeth

banded 8-28-03

-60

slipped band diagnosed 6-04, fill removed

+ 15 :D

waiting/hoping band slipped back into place...

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hey babs! i hope so!!!!

thanks marie! he IS a keeper!

thanks quakergirl! wow havent seen you in a while! you are doing FABULESS

hey tracey i am 5'-9"...well 5'-8 3/4" hehehe

hey elizabeth...thanks. i am sooo sorry to hear of your troubles with the slipped band. i hope things work out for you and it slips back in place. please let us know what they do with your band.

thanks jack and aud!

BTW aud...-156!!!!!! thats GREAT!!!!!!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!

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hey leo! hadnt seen you in a LOOOONG time!!! i see your 14 FROM GOAL!!!!!

i LOVE the bootierific coment!!! :banana

michelle

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You look mahvelous......simply mahvelous!!! Will you be my best friend for the rest of the journey??? :) I could use an inspirational pal like you!!!

What are your words of advice!?!?!...after losing 143 pounds??? ANy tips will be appreciated...thanks for sharing!

Nancy*

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