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I am also from Villa Grove!! My cousin just had her band at Provena in early September and she sees him at the Champaign office as well. I have not had a fill since Christmas time last year, I believe I am at my "sweet spot" so maybe someday I will get to see his new office!!

Hi and welcome!! I started seeing Dr. R in October 2007 and was scheduled and had my surgery January 25, 2008, about 4 months for me. I think you will have to have your preops in Clinton as far as I know because the office in Champaign is still new but the surgery and all follow-ups can be done in champaign. I went for my initial visit, then my psych and actual physical examination, and then preop, so I believe 3 total visits prior to the surgery. I would not change a thing, you will not regret it!!

Hi all, I have not posted here forever. Glad to hear everyone is doing well. It has been a rough month or so here, could not get over the hump and was just wanting to lose something but kept fluctuating between a couple pounds up and a couple of pounds down. I have now hit the 100 pounds down and hopefully since I met this goal it will be just the right motivation for me to get my rump up and keep moving!!! Keep up the good work!!

Thanks!! Decided I needed more than just the treadmill to give me the extra boost!! I am still the biggest in there but don't really care, LOL! I know why I am there and am determined to stick with it. You have done awesome as well!!! Can't wait until I see the ones!!!!

Today 40 minutes of step aerobics and 20 minutes, abs/arms workout. :smile2:

First class of 60 minutes step aerobics, legs were mush!!! Finally got myself out of the treadmill routine though YIPPEEE!!

Thanks all for the replies. I just have not been able to bring myself to the gym yet. We don't have one in the town I live in. I also think I am AFRAID of the stares and snickers. I do walk at home on my treadmill and use my DVDs. I am just going to have to bite the bullet and walk in that door!!!!

Hi all, I am down almost 70 pounds and have really started to notice my arm flab and my thighs. Any exercises or videos anyone can recommend to help me out with these two "problem" areas or suggestions would be most appreciated!! Couldn't hurt to get some pointers on the tummy area as well. Has anyone tried the Biggest Loser DVDs? I do have a treadmill and walk as much as I can on this. Thanks all!! Hope

Hi all, Has anyone joined Curves and if so how is it working for you? Thanks!!!!

Welcome Lori, Dr. R is wonderful, his staff is wonderful. You will have a great experience with him. I am from Villa Grove but come over to Mt. Zion every other week to pick my son up from his dad's. If you want to chat just shoot me a private email or post on forum here, I check it often!!! Again, welcome!! Hope

Chrisann-Just think of it this way, you haven't seen these guys since college so it was to be expected that they would say how great you looked even at a time like this. Don't beat yourself up about it, I would have felt just as good as you. As for my 6 month reflection I am SO truly happy I did this, granted I have just hit my 50 pounds down mark but now I have a new goal to start!!!! I truly need to exercise MORE than I do now and need to find the MOTIVATION!!! Congrats to everyone and our victories so far!!!!!

My NSV is being able to walk around for hours with no back pain and enjoying time with my boys outside running around.

I was the same way, took off Friday, 01/25/08 (band day), and went back to work on 01/28/08. I had mostly gas pains the first couple of weeks and now an occasional gas pain here and there but doing good with it as well. It will get better for you!! Good luck to all of us!!!

Welcome Teri and good luck!!! Don't be nervous, your doctor will go over everything thoroughly and if you have more questions feel free to post on here!!! This site is sooo very helpful..

Welcome Brynna!!! I was banded by Dr. Sid in Clinton in January. He is a very nice doc and all is well with me so far. Hope all goes well with you!!!