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Hi ! I’m Lisa, a 25 yo graduate student :glasses from NY, and I was banded on July 31, 2007. I only just came across this site a few days ago, but I think that this will be a great support system, and I look forward to getting to know everyone !My last known pre-op weight was taken on 7/27/07 and I weighed in at 342 lbs, (although I am sure it was even higher last year when I was pregnant). I am now down to 301 pounds. I feel great with “only” 41 pounds gone and feel like I now stand a chance at living a normal, happy and productive life!!! Though there are times when I wish that the weight would come off faster. I had my first fill on 9/14/07 and have felt VERY restricted ever since.

I think that my biggest challenge has been chewing enough and not rushing to get done eating to go check on DS.

Cheers !

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:welcome: ivyrose325,

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Don't try to lose the weight too fast - it is tough to take it slow but always best for your body.

Keep in touch and good luck with the rest of your journey.

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THANKS FOR THE WELCOME!

Karen, I'm in Staten Island and had my surgery done at Staten Island University Hospital, by Dr. Heather McMullen. The thing about being in NY is that there are so many great hospitals that preform the surgery. Where was yours done ?

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