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hey everyone =). Im finally after 4 years of trying, getting my surgery. I am both scared and excited. The only thing saving my sanity is the fact that my partner got banded by the same facility (obesity goodbye and dr Ponce de leon and verboonen) and had no complications. Still, I can't help but think I will be one of the unlucky ones. I have been reading over alot of the posts here, and I say thank you. If it had not been for alot of you posting your personal experiances here, my partner wouldn't have had it done and nor would I. Its good to hear both the risks and the sucesses (though extremely saddened by the people going through problems.) Wish me luck please.

-Kendra

P.s Ill post as soon as I get back and share my experiance if anyone wishes to hear it =-)

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Thursday will be here before you know it! You've certianly earned it!

Wait, your Dr's name is Ponce de leon??? Oh that is wonderful! In almost all the after pix, people look years younger after they've lost a good hunk of weight

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Adding you to the April 2005 Bandsters thread...you have 2 other band buddies on the 1st, geochic77 and Isa. Happy Banding!! Best to you and thanks for posting when you return, we want to know how it goes!!!

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Sorry everyone. My banding was posponed, due to family problems to the 5th of may..but I did it!

Im doing great..my wounds are healing very well, Im up and about walking everywhere and Ive lost 10 pounds already. The only hard part is trying to relearn how to eat. All I can do is eat slow and listen to what my tummy says. Its nice actually stopping to enjoy my meal instead of swallowing it as fast as I can.

Once again..thank you!

-Kendra

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"Kendra, do you have your aftercare lined up NOW"

Well, Ive got a band doctor near me thats willing to see me if there are any problems, and for fills if thats what you mean. =)

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Congratulations Kendra, Im so happy to hear your surgery went well and you had a pleasant experience in Mexico!

I wish you lots of success with your new band ;)

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