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Hi, I have enjoyed seeing your posts, Today is my one month anniversary!!

So far so good, only one small set back with a port infection. All is well now.

My pre-op weight 297lbs. Four weeks post-op 275lbs.

I have just started eating soft foods this week. I am starting to feel a little

more hungry these days, scheduled for my first fill on March 7.

Kimberly

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Welcome Kimberly!! Sounds like you're doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work! Please feel free to review all the posts, there is much information for the taking!

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Hi Kimberly

How are you doing thus far with the infection? Hope everything is going good for you in that area. Have you read Lisa's post ( Delarla's) regarding port infections.

Anyway Great that everything else is good for you.

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Hiya Kimberly and Welcome! Congrats on your success with your band!

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Thanks Everyone, I am feeling great! Yes I did see Delarla's post and it is very scary.

I was lucky to have caught the infection early, My Dr. put me in for IV Antibiotics right away, that really helped. It is a very painful thing. I am guarding it with my life. So far I am loving my band, Everyone I have talked with has been so kind and helpful. I don't personally know anyone else aside from my hospital roomie, with a band. So I have really looked forward to seeing your posts, I have learned a lot. Thanks Again

Kimberly

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Hello everyone!! I am Lillie. I was banded on 02/02/2005. I am feeling pretty good so far. I thank everyone for all of their comments. It has really been helpful and has answered a lot of my questions. I still have some soreness at the incision, but other than that I think I am doing pretty good. I have lost 12 lbs since pre-op. I look forward to chatting with everyone and I hope everyone has a great week.

Surgery date :02/02/05

Pre-op weight : 300 lbs

Goal weight : 175 lbs

Present weight: 288lbs

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Hi newbie here. My name is Lisa. Looking into this procedure. Any feedback appreciated.

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Kimberly -Welcome and you are doing great. I found this site a few days ago and can not believe the wealth of information and support from this site. I have visited others and this seems to be the best one that I enjoy coming back too. I love reading everyones experiences with the band and the wonderful support that people give each other here. Way to go ALL BANDSTERS!!!

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Welcome, Kimberly and all the new bandsters. Kimberly, you are going gangbusters with your weight loss! Congrats!

Nancy

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