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Well I'min san francisco ... From:"Angie Kirkland" <ang121@...> Sent:Tue 9/30/08 7:42 pm To:<BandedTogether@yahoogroups.com> Subj:RE:...
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msscorpio67
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Oct 1, 2008
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HI DONT LET YOUR MOM DISCOURAGE YOU. PEOPLE WITHOUT A WEIGHT PROBLEM DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION. THEY LABEL US AS LAZY OR NOT TO BRIGHT. WHEN IN FACT...
kelli hodges
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Oct 1, 2008
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YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To: BandedTogether@...: sugarpiecaralot@...: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:53:15 -0400Subject: [BandedTogether]...
kelli hodges
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Oct 1, 2008
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I found that I was tired until I started walking short trips to the corner and back. Also I skipped a few days of not taking my vitamins and it was not good....
mary
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Oct 1, 2008
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Thanks Kelli and congrats on your weight loss. I can't wait to start shedding these pounds. It's been nine years since I've been this big. I'm ready for a...
Jackie Crane
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Oct 1, 2008
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That is sooo true.  You have to be selfish sometimes and take care of YOU. Life is too short to be unhappy.  And your health will benefit greatly from it. ...
Ms. BigDog
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Oct 1, 2008
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Ok maybe i just got my band put on very early but i was wondering if any one on here is currently a college kid. Being away from home in a dorm and having a...
born2act2002
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Oct 1, 2008
7:14 pm
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I am still in school at the age of 35, but am 2 degrees past the bachelor stage. I wish lap band had been an option when I was in college. I would have done...
aberg1991
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Oct 2, 2008
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I am a little aprehensive about the first fill as I have experienced no nausea, no vomiting or anything like that. My surgery was three weeks afour weeks ago...
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Oct 7, 2008
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I felt absolutely fine after my first fill and all subsequent ones.  So far, I have not had a problem with any foods, including white breads.  If something...
Andrea Bergfield
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Oct 8, 2008
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HI I HAD MY FIRST FILL SEPT 26 WITH JOE IN SPRINGFIELD. IT WAS EASY-NOT PAINFUL. I GOT 4CC AND HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SO FAR. I AM DOWN 39LBS IN 6WEEKS....
kelli hodges
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Oct 8, 2008
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I've had two fills now - the first was 3.5 ccs. The second brought me up to 5.8 ccs. I have experienced almost no restriction yet. I can't eat as much as...
Angie Kirkland
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Oct 8, 2008
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Congradulations, you have just forfilled a dream of mine.  That's my goal for next year.  I'm even gonna buy a season pass this year for next year. ...
Ms. BigDog
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Oct 8, 2008
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I have a small band.  Doc told me it was about 6ccs.  My first fill, My Doctor tried to put in 2 cc and I was too tight.  So he took out a CC.  My next...
Ms. BigDog
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Oct 8, 2008
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Personally, I would say to leave it alone. Most people do have problems with certain foods, such as white bread. If white bread or other foods they caution...
aberg1991
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Oct 8, 2008
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I have a 10cc band and I have about 8cc in. I do not believe I have found my sweet spot. Has anyone else had almost the maximum fill before achieving their...
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Oct 10, 2008
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I have about 9.4 in mine and I have the same problem. I have a realize band. Is that what you have? ... read...
taligaily
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Oct 12, 2008
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I am almost in the same spot as you. I have a 10cc band and currently have 7.8cc's in it. I go back on Monday and am hoping for another .2 cc's as I have...
aberg1991
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Oct 12, 2008
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I know one of the ladies in our support group felt little restriction and had a different liquid put in.  Something other than saline--I can't quite remember...
Belinda Minko
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Oct 13, 2008
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I am considering this. Would you do it again? I wonder how long it takes you from the consultation appointment to have the actual surgery? Karen...
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Oct 19, 2008
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ok so i'm only a month in a i'm wondering how do you deal with your lapband around certain times of the month...i'm so frustrated...i'm always used food to...
born2act2002
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Oct 19, 2008
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I definitely would do this again. I got the Realize band on 7/28/2008 and I've lost 30 pounds so far. :-) My consultation was in May. I met with the...
Kelly Farmer
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Oct 19, 2008
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I would defifnately do it again.  It has been atleast 15 yrs since I've been at the weight I am currently.  And I'm not even at goal weight yet.  The...
Ms. BigDog
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Oct 19, 2008
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I am also considering surgery. I was scheduled to have my appointment with my surgeon last year. Just a few days before my appt. , my husband had to go to the...
dianew59
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Oct 20, 2008
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I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! I had my lap-band surgery in August 2008 and to date have lost 40 pounds. I haven't been at this weight for almost 6...
eternalfarmer
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Oct 20, 2008
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i had lap band surgery in august. you will need someone to be with you when you have surgery. i know your friends and family would want to be there for you...
kelli hodges
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Oct 20, 2008
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In a heartbeat. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Because of the band, I no longer take blood pressure or diabetic medication. I have lost 100 lbs, and...
Ann Pierce
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Oct 20, 2008
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even though i have only lost 35 pounds in a year, it is 35 pounds lighter then i was. i now don't take any medicine for being a diabetic. i would do it ...
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Oct 20, 2008
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I agree with Angie..I would do it again in a heartbeat. I'm 51 years old and I had my surgery Nov 17, 2006. I've lost 126 pounds..down from 344. My whole...
Robin
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