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KaciAllansMom
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I live in Texas and my surgery was done on 11/11/11 (easy day to remember, huh). That was 3 weeks ago today. I have lost only 7 pounds in those 3 weeks. This was disappointing to me but after reading everyone else's experience I guess that is normal. My first fill is scheduled for next Thursday, 12/9. I cant wait! I loved the way I was not hungry and did not even think about food right after the surgery. I want that feeling to come back. My surgeon was Dr John Marsden and I was so pleased. He is not only caring and concerned about my journey, he has a great sense of humor and you are instantly comfortable with him. I am a little different than a lot of his patients in that I am starting my journey weighing 200 pounds and my goal is 130. I have only 70 pounds to lose. Afraid of being criticized I have only told 2 people (outside my family) about the surgery. But I am only 5'2" tall and I have a small frame so Im not carrying the extra weight very well. When I got married 21 years ago I weighed 120 and my wedding dress was size 8P. My goal is to get back into that dress. Since I dont have a support group of friends Im excited about this online support group.