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Hi, I was banded on Nov. 30, 2007, my Dr. is Michael Snyder. To date I have lost 113 pounds. I am feeling really good, I was on oxygen full time at 4 liters and now just at night with my c-pap machine. I also was on an insuling pump and now I only do 1 shot at bedtime. I am also off of 8 medications. I am swimming 20 laps three times a week and working out 2 days a week. It is so nice to feel like a human being again.:tt1: Just wanted to say my Doctor is Dr. Michael Snyder in Denver, Colorado. My starting weight was 414 and today I am at 301 come on 299!:confused_smile:

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Awesome story, pfahren. Welcome! I'm sure you will be an inspiration to some of the newly banded (uh, like me, I guess....LOL)

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Wow, I agree with Plain, you are truly a wonderful inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. And, congratulations on regaining so much of your health!

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:confused_smile: Congratulations!!!! Thanks for your story. What a great motivational experience. I am newly banded on May 8th and this is inspiring to me and no doubt to many others!!! You are truly regaining your life back for yourself and your loved ones. I am so proud of you and all your hard work.:tt1:

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