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Hello Sarah, I am from the Western Mountain area up near Farmington, in a tiny little town. Thanks for the words of encouragement, the weight is going to come off, one pound at a time no matter what I do, I will get to where I want to someday :-) Have a great weekend!! Jackie

Hi sarah, I also have Dr. McKee, matter of fact I have an appointment to go see him in a week and half :-) I was banded December 6, 2007 up till today I have lost 40 pounds. Boy it's been really slow for me!! Sometimes I get discouraged but then I stop and think...you have 40 less pounds on you, no reason to be discouraged. I guess it's because I hear alot of other people saying how much they have lost in the same amount of time as me and they seemed to have lost alot more. But I also try to remember that everyone is different, we all really do have different eating and exercising habits, our age, metabolims ect ect. I guess that can all make a difference. But anyway I am going to stay positive, and maybe one more fill will do the trick!! hehehe. Stay in touch Sarah. Jackie

I am from Maine, I had my surgery done at Maine General, how about you??

Hello Jennibee, I just got done reading post. I am not sure what is going on with my port, but I know I've been having alot of pain and trouble in that area. I've been banded since 12/06/07 so there's been plenty of time for everything to heal. So if i walk, stretch, go to the gym, push, pull, carry, tug and just about anything eles I have pain there. It sure don't feel right. Is this anything you felt?? Please let me know. I feel like I am the only one with this problem!! Thanks Jackie :thumbup:

Hello Convexnomore, I just had my surgery a month ago at Maine General in Augusta. Everything went great with my surgery and everyone that was involded with my surgery from the very beginning till the surgery itself was great. Hope all goes well for you, if you need to know anything more don't hesitate to ask me. Thanks