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Hey y'all

Last Friday, Nov 18, Dr. Amy Martin of Commonwealth Surgical Group put in my Lap Band. I came home on Saturday. Today its Wednesday and I'm at work. I'm still in a little bit of discomfort...but with a little Percocet I actually feel like I'm going to make it.

I have not been hungry, at least physically, yet. My stupid old habits make me think that I'm hungry...but I know i'm not.

Looking foreword to getting thin.

Drop me a line any and all of you Virginians.

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Congratulations! I hope to follow close in your footsteps. I'm hoping for a date in January.

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Hi VA, And Welcome to Bandland!

Gosh, you are already back at work? Wow!

Remember, take it easy for a little while. Good luck, and sip sip sip!

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I'm glad your feeling fairly well. BTW i'm Desiree, the girl that Dr. Martin gave you the phone number for and we chatted for a bit before your surgery. I had been wondering how you were doing. You will be feeling back to normal before you know it.

Keep us updated on how your doing. I've lost 30lbs in 3 months!! Dr. Martin is the best isn't she!!

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Hi Desiree!

I'm doing ok. I'm healing and feeling better. I wasn't hungry for the first week.....now hunger is letting itself known again. I'm a little scared...

Congrats on the 30lbs!!!

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Hey fellow Virginians! Im from Charlottesville and had my Realize band placed 11/17/09 at Martha Jefferson by Dr. M. Trahan! I highly reccommend him. He and his staff are awesome! Good luck on everyones journeys!:thumbup:

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I am also from virginia.I live in bassett outside martinsville.Anyone out there in my area?Anyone use dr. long from ronoake,va?I have not yet been banded going threw insurance hoops hope to be banded soon good luck to everyone

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