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Hi everyone, I'm Rick. I was banded on September 23rd at CAMC Memorial in Charleston, WV by Dr. Robert Shin.

I had a rough patch about a week after surgery in which I became depressed and thought I had made a horrible decision to have the band, but now a week later I am doing great.

I have lost 15 lbs as of October 2, and will be weighing in again this Monday. I look forward to chatting with others on the same journey.

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I am scheduled for banding 10/16!

good luck, and I hope to see you around here, with more successful stories!!

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Good luck to you too. I hope all goes well

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Congratulations on your loss so far! It will get easier-just keep a positive outlook! We all had/have our own reasons to get banded-keep those in mind and don't regret your decision. Good luck along your journey and I'm sure things will work out great!

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Congrats Rick!!! I was banded on Oct 2nd and had some trouble and came home on Oct 7th from hospital. I know what you meen about feeeling like it was a mistake. And all the foods i will miss.But the first step is to get it right in my mind I dont WANT or NEED all those foods. I keep telling myself it will be worth it in the long run....stay strong and keep on sucking down those yummy Protein shakes!

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Hi Rick: Congratulations on the weight loss. I was banded on the 22nd. Good luck on your journey. I still miss food but I am working on it.

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