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I had lap band surgery 9 days ago and have lost 17 lbs. It was done by Dr. Walter Sartor in Monroe, Louisiana at the Louisiana Center for Weight Loss Surgery. The cost was a little less that $14,000.00- but it will be worth it.

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Congrats on your surgery! It sounds as if you are doing great - keep up the good work!

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Judy,

Congratulations! Can I ask how you lost that much weight so quickly? Did you exercise during your recovery? I'm 4 days out and I think I've only lost about 3 pounds.

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I went straight by my Doctor's orders. I love the Unjury Protein Powder. I was afraid my body was rejecting the band at first becaue I was running fever. It got up to 101 on Sunday (had the band on Friday) but did not call the doctor until Monday and did not see him until Tuesday. I have been taking a strong antibiotic ever since. I felt like a 18 wheeler hit my for about 5 days. I have only had Suger free Koolaid, Instand Breakfast, crystal lite. I am beginning to get a little hungry now but it goes away with just a sip or two. I have not been excercising yet--should have started that 2 days after surgergy but felt too bad

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Congratz, Judy, (and Lindsay)! So happy for you both! Every pound gone is another pound gone!

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