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Hello Everyone,

My Name is Angel I had Lapband Surgery on 09-07-07 in Michigan thru the Barixs Clinic I always go on the ObesityHelp Web Site and this website was put on there by a member so I thought I would check it out so I'm a NewBee :)

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HI Angel,

Which Barix clinic do you go to? I get my fills at Barix in Holland, MI but I had my surgery in Mexico in April. How have you done since you surgery? I would love to hear your story.

Sally

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Hi Angel, Iam also with the barix clinics in MI. Iam out of the Ypsilanti location. You will love this website!!! WELCOME.

Your almost a yr out? I would love to hear your story.

3 days till surgery!

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Hi Sally,

I also go to Holland Barixs Clinic with Dr. Schram and I had my surgery in Ypsilanti becuz they do not have a surgical center in holland? but my fills and consultations and things like that are done in Holland. I live in Dorr and my story about the Band really isnt too successful I had it in Sept of 07' and have only lost about 30lbs :) in 9 months at one point I did ask Dr. Schram about a revision to the Gastric Sleeve but he said it is just like the Band and he said lets make the band work!!! Alot of it and I mean Alot of it is my fault I have a HUGE addiction to Regular Pop and I really dont know why I cant let it go!!! All I wanted for the longest time was to have the Band and then when it happened I'm not giving it my all? So that is pretty much my story boring!!! So whats your story? How come you had the surgery in Mexico? When? and How much are you down? Let me know

Take care hope to hear from you soon,

Angel

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