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Hi !

I am new to this forum I have been posting over at Obesityhelp.com but I like the way this forum is set up. So i've been here viewing for a couple of days.

A little about me... 33 yrs 5ft 200lbs looking to loose 80lbs. I have my consult with Dr. Horgan here in Chicago on 8/5 from there I will do labs/psych eval, etc.

Im going to be here everyday viewing and posting. Feel free to email me if we have similar stories or if you have info/tips for me.

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Joy, Welcome to LBT. I also posted at OH but much prefer this forum. Everyone here is very helpful and you soon feel like family.

Again Welcome. ;)

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I LOVE Dr. Horgan- I had my redo fill today- my first fill was on 7/20- but I felt no restriction do today they put in a little more-

feeling good- saw Dr. Horgan today and he said I was doing great --so I hugged him!

Good luck to you on 8/5.

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I absolutely LOVE Dr. Horgan! I always thought he was a mean guy until the day of surgery! He made me feel so relaxed. We talk a long time while I was being prepared for surgery and we passed jokes back and forth!

After surgery he came to visit me again and told me how well the surgery went and took time to answer all my questions. I have to say I feel great and everyday is an improvment! I am telling all my friends about him! He is the best as far as I am concerned.

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