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BethJ's Journal, a weight loss surgery blog by Beth Jenkins on BariatricPal. 2 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about 5/9/06 - One month out

5/9/06 - One month out

I have not written since I was banded so here goes. My banding was on 4/10/06 and was done as an outpatient. I went in at 8am and was at home by 2:30pm that day. Doc said I did Great! I weighed in at 283 (and I am only 5'4") with a BMI of 46 a couple of days prior to surgery. One month out I am down 20lbs and I have not had my first fill yet. I am scheduled to get that on May 11th, 2006 and can't wait. I am almost back to eating normal, still a bit less but not a lot less than before. I totally

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• Beth Jenkins
• May 9, 200620 yr

Read more about New Bander Wannabe

New Bander Wannabe

2/17/06 - I have met the surgeon during his seminar, been to my psych eval, quit smoking, and now waiting to hear from surgeon's office. Been torn between banding and gastric rny, but leaning to banding. I am 44 and weigh in at 270 (well 268 but who's counting?). I have been overweight since the age of 17 and steady added weight each and every year until now! The madness must stop. :clap2: I am hoping to know more by the end of next week and will update my journal again then. **********

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• Beth Jenkins
• February 18, 200620 yr