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Let's get this party started!
I'm Alexis, from the New Jersey shore, sharing my house with a 5 year old Great Dane and two cats. I'll be 31 next month (August 18th for those inclined to give gifts ) and have been banded since February 3, 2003. I was banded in NYC at Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Marina Kurian. The hospital was great, Dr. Kurian is amazing, and my surgery went off without a hitch. I'm a restaurant manager and just love my job, as tiring as it is!
In October, I weighed 345lbs. Somehow managed to lose 25lbs before surgery, despite many, many last suppers at the likes of Wendy's and McDonald's. Yes, Virginia, I AM a fast food freak. Although, not so much anymore. As of my last doctor's visit on July 11, 2003, I weigh 259lbs. So, if you count from my highest weight, I've lost 86lbs. Went from a size 28 to a size 18 and I'm not nearly finished!
I just can't say how much this band has done for me. Simply put, it's given me my life back.

I'll be 2years out in November. This is at 1 year and now. I still have 25 to go!

I was asked to model for my photographer friend. Wow that's a first!!
Before:
Now:

Hw: 250
Cw: 124
5'6

12 weeks post op.
Down 90lbs.

Hi everone,
I am looking for fellow hoosier to talk to who are in the same situation as I am. I just got banded July 4 by Dr Ortiz and Dr Martinez (sexy) and doing fine. Im from South Bend.