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Hi all... jsut found this website doing a search on banding. My surgeon is Dr Ernest Rehnke in St. Pete, FL. I was banded in February and had my second fill yesterday. I am down 20 lbs. since starting the process. I hope to get to know some of you....

Pam

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Hi Pam,

I was also banded in February. Congrats on your fill. I was schedule for my first fill on 3/30/09 but the Dr. didn't see the need for it for me at this time. I am losing I am down 18 lbs since surgery (14 from fat mass). I have not lost any muscle mass since the first week post op. I am exercising 3x/week. I am looking forward to seeing the new me. Glad for your to come aboard.

Cassie

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I'm 47 and started the pre-op diet at 284. I had my first phone visit with Dr K last week. My surgery is scheduled for 4/29. I've lost 4 pounds on the pre-op diet so far. I've been down this road many times and the weight just comes back. I hope this time is different.

My wife and I just got back from a cruise. I was lucky to get my big but into those tiny airplane seats. Before we even started the cruise my feet were killing me. I could just barley keep up with my wife. That's when we both decided if we were to continue traveling I had to so something.

So this is where my journey begins. Looking forward to surgery, but a little nervous. Dr K seams great and I hope all goes well.

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Hi all... jsut found this website doing a search on banding. My surgeon is Dr Ernest Rehnke in St. Pete, FL. I was banded in February and had my second fill yesterday. I am down 20 lbs. since starting the process. I hope to get to know some of you....

Pam

Hola pam! Welcome to LBT and to the bandster life! This site will be so helpful for you! I was banded on Jan 27th (as you can see in my signature). Look for links to blogs (mine is below) They are a great way to get to know people even better.

Keep up the awesome work!:eek:

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