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Hey Linda,

Just wanted to see how you were doing. You will get that restriction here in just a couple weeks. just remember the marathon the first 4-6 weeks is the healing time. Love the pics by the way you look great

Its ok, I promise just keep your chin up and focus on the marathon, not just the first sprint. I totally understand that it is frustrating. I was so livid when I gained like 5-6 pounds. You are going to do fine!!!!

Thats great.. I hear you on the sipping part. When I got out I dot think I had anymore than 8oz of water a day for the first week. I was terrible about drinking.

Big thing about letting your body tell you when its ready. You are going to do great!!!!!!!!! Let me know if you have any questions. I am sure the Dr gave you the same nasal pain med I had. that stuff is great for when you want to sleep

Just wanted to see you were doing. Not sure if your home yet or not. Take it easy and cant wait to hear how your doing!!!!!!!!

You are going t odo great!!!! Keep me posted. Good luck!!!

Hi Amber hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!

Hello there, I noticed you were on a St Louis area forum. Did you have your surgery yet? Dr Wagner is awesome. I had my surgery July of last year and am doing great. Hope all is well and hope to hear from you.

Gary

Hey Amber, I am doing great I am down 112 pounds since Dec of 08. I started on my own diet then. Had a consult in Jan of 09 then got banded in July of 09. Best thing I have ever done for myself. I was on 8 meds and now take none which is the best. I struggled a little bit once I could have real food again, but I think it was just because my body didnt get any food for so long.

I am quite familiar with Springfield I have a good friend that lives in Chatam (sp) and before that liven in town for a few years. How are you doing?

Well I am from Ofallon IL which is about 30 miles east of St Louis

Hey Giby, thanks for the comments. I just tried to increase my daily exercise just a bit. weather it was walking an extra quarter of a mile or whatever. I also found that a calorie tracker was a big help. those two things i account for my best month since getting the band. One other thing is to not to get to dicouraged. it took me 8 fills in 8 months to get to my sweet spot.

Hey there thanks you for the comments. The 15 pounds was my best since getting the band, I just tried to do a little more when I exercised or walked or anything like that. I also started using a calorie tracker which really helped me out. Dont get discourged it took me 8 months to just get to my sweet spot Good Luck and keep up the great job,

Thanks for the comments. You are going to do great!!!! my best advice is to not get discouraged. this is a life long process. I had a fill every month for 8 months straight before I got to my sweet spot. GOOD LUCK.

Sorry forgot a few things I was banded on July 9th 2009, so I am at about 9 months. So when are you hoping to get everything done?

Hey sorry for the long delay in getting back to you. I do not regret it for one second I really wish I had done it sooner. I am doing wonderful as far as weight loss. I am right now at about 100 pounds or so lost. I go in next week to weigh in at the office. I feel great am looking good too I am off all 8 of my meds I was taking which is the best feeling in the world.

I agree with you on Dr Wagners staff. THEY ARE THE BEST!!!

You look awesome, Love the hair too Keep up the great work.

Just checking in to see how you were doing. Sorry its been so long. I have hit a wall with my weight loss but I am still not restricted yet, I am close but not close enough

Hello there just came across your profile, and I was also banded by Dr. Wagner on July 9th. Just wanted to say hello and see how things were going?

Hey just came across your profile, I was banded by Dr Wagner on July 9th and am excited to see someone closer than St Louis How are you doing?

I am currently a Dr. Wagner patient as well if you need anything or have any questions I would be more than happy to chat.

Hey Michelle, How have you been doing? Its been awhile, How were the Holidays for you, Not the greatest for me I go in tomorrow for a weigh in and hopefully a fill still not quite there on my restriction but I think this next one will help out lots. I m am close

Good Luck with whatever you choose, and if you have any questions dont be a stranger

Congrats!!!! Keep up the great work, we are pretty close to having the same BAND date July 9th here. I am down about 87 pounds since I started my journey with pre op diet ect...........

THANKS!!!

You know it isn't that bad, I have my days where I can still eat whatever I want, BUT I am still in the early stages, and my restriction is ALMOST THERE. Mine was covered by insurance. I would do some research into your insurance though. When I called mine to ask they said it was excluded too, but after investigating a little further I found out that if it was a MEDICAL NECESSITY then it had a chance to be covered. Just a thought!!! You know how insurance compiens can be

Well with the great staff my Dr had it ended up being covered so that was a great thing. I did contemplate mexico if it didnt get covered. Also I did find a place in Denver Colorodo that does them as well and does them for around $9000 this Dr. wanted to make it affordable for people without having to go to Mexico. If you ever have any question or just want to chat about it just let me know.

Hello, Well if it worth anything I would not give my band up for anything. I am currently down about 85 + pounds and have been taken off all 8 of my meds which is the greatest feeling. I think this would be a great tool to help you get to wherever it is you want to be.

Hey KAT Just wanted to see how you are doing. Its been awhile since I had heard from you. Hope all is well.