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Hey anyone out there banded or being banded by Dr. Stephen Clark in Indianapolis? I am on October 22,2008. I am really excited, but also very nervous. I just wanted to seek out some people who are going through the same things as me or have already had surgery with Dr. Clark. I am excited to know what happens the day of surg and afterwards. I havent had my nurse visit yet, so I am just trying to prepare myself. Thanks to anyone who answers. I look forward to any new friends or any new advice. Kelli :smile:

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Hi there! I am wondering how you are doing now?? I have been going to Dr. Clark's office for 11 months now. I have a realize band with (as of today) 7ml in a 9ml band. I have yet to feel what I think is real restriction. I keep getting the story for Julie (the nurse?) that I should not really FEEL anything. That I should just STOP eating. She told me yet again TODAY that if I feel something then there is too much in my band. Not what I am hearing from many, many other bandsters. What do they tell you? Or is yours still working out? What do you FEEL? I am interested in whether you feel something and whether they are telling you that you should or not. Thanks! :(

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