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My interview in the Union Tribune ran today. I can't believe what the band has done for me.

Weighing the risks | The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Super article! I love your 18th birthday party picture - you look SO happy and comfortable with yourself. Thanks for participating in this article; I hope that it helps other people realize the benefits of WLS for younger people. I wish I could have had the opportunity when I was in high school in the 1960s - but I'm so grateful to have it now. Your whole life is going to be so much better for having done this for yourself! Congratulations!!

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Thanks for sharing that Hollie......it's a great article. I'd never thought about surgery in teens until I came here and saw your posts...so it's good to read more about it.

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Thanks for the Link Hollie ... You look wonderful at your bday party :cry_smile:

Congrats on all your sucess

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that is wonderful! you look beautiful and glowing! i am so happy for you and would have done this a long time ago if i could have...i am 46 and feel young and hopeful again! congrats!

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