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Hi! Thank you for the compliment! It has been a daily thing to have gotten this far. I have gotten fills about every 4-6 weeks as my loss has been slower (I don't have insurance that covers the fills either). In the beginning I do remember having those binge eating episodes, those become fewer and fewer as the restriction increases. The restriction is a great tool. However, I find it frustrating at times! I miss being able to eat a hamburger without the fork! However, I would be banded again! Keep up the great work. Stay on top of the fills-that is what keeps the weight comming off! Nicki, LaPorte CO Dr. Johnell, GreeleyCO 302.6/210.5/165?

Hi! I am new to this site. I was banded 4/4/06 in Greeley by Dr. Johnell. I live in LaPorte CO, (just outside Fort Collins). I have lost a total of 92# including the weight I had to lose before surgery. I have approx. 40-50# to go until goal. If I go to the surgeons goal I only have to lose another 35#, but I want to lose a little more than that. It is good to see surgeons in other areas as my husband and I are thinking of moving to Walsenburg and one of my fears was not having a band Dr. in the area. Hope to hear from some of you soon! Nicki 302.6/211.5/165?

Kellijo Hi! How did you meeting go with Dr. Johnell? Have you had surgery yet? Nicki LaPorte 4-4-06 302.6/271 Dr. Johnell

Hi! I live in LaPorte, CO which in just northwest of Fort Collins. I was banded April 4, 2006 by Dr. Johnell. I liked him, my husband was a little disapointed with him as Dr. Johnell forgot to up date my him as I came out of sugery. Otherwise, it has gone well. My next appointment will be on Monday for my post op. Let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Nicki

Hi! I was banded on April 4, 2006! My emotions range from being excited about my new up coming life to feeling guilty that I couldn't get the weight off by any other means. I have one incision that is really sore, I don't think it is the port site as the one that hurts is really small. I can feel grumbling in my stomach and intestines. I don't know if that means I'm hungry or if things are just getting back to 'normal.' I still feel really thirsty. I am going to work on getting more liquids in. I am hating this 1oz every 15 minutes. I am looking forward to learning more about this new chapter of my life. :scared: Thanks, Nicki