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I Need A Band Buddy Upstate Ny

NOgunbe

By NOgunbe, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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NOgunbe    11

NOgunbe
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Just got banded yesterday June 13 and would live a band buddy please. Olive in upstate ny and just need someone to tlk to and share ideas

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Janet Fleming    0

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I had my lapband done in November. I have lost 50 lbs but most of the loss was the initial post op diet they put me on. I have gone for a fil pretty much every month and think I still am not where I need to be with feeling full. Other then that, I am glad I did it. I live in Putnam County, I dont know how far "Upstate" you are, but I can be a buddy and answer questions if you hav any andjust be supportive ! It gets easier !

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Janet Fleming    0

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OH forgot BIG tip , buy milk powder and add it to the Protein Shakes, yougurt, baby, food, anywhere you can to add Protein. The best is get wonton Soup from chinese take out without the wonton ( they will give you a quart for like $1.25) and then add milk powder, it makes it creamy and protein boosted.

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NOgunbe    11

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I'm in Dutchess county Wappingers falls ny

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Janet Fleming    0

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thats about 40 minutes from me, I am off of I84

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cbarreto    38

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Hello guys

Im from orange county ny...did any of you use tri state bariatrics?

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NOgunbe    11

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Hello guys

Im from orange county ny...did any of you use tri state bariatrics?

I did

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cbarreto    38

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I did too...they are great...i had dr kwon..i was banded on april 18th...ive notice their rules are a lot more strict than most others here...but ive have great results so far...how has ur experience been?

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NOgunbe    11

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I did too...they are great...i had dr kwon..i was banded on april 18th...ive notice their rules are a lot more strict than most others here...but ive have great results so far...how has ur experience been?

I have dr Weiss and I like him and the office as well. I was banded June 13.

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cbarreto    38

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Congrats! I found the first five days to be the hardest..the last day i was having some regrets but snapped out it...feel free to message me if u need to talk :)

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NOgunbe    11

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Congrats! I found the first five days to be the hardest..the last day i was having some regrets but snapped out it...feel free to message me if u need to talk :)

I did message u lol

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cbarreto    38

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I sent u one back..did u get it?

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moni75    22

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Hi, I too am a patient of Dr. Kwon. I use the Fiskill office and live the staff in both offices. I was banded in march of 08 & lost 65 lbs. got pregnant gained & can't get it off to save my life. Any advice would be great. I live in Wappingers Falls

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Janet Fleming    0

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hi moni, have you gone back for a fill ? that should help.

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moni75    22

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Hi Janet, yes I have gone in for a few fills. But during my pregnancy the baby was so big I think it caused my port to tilt. So I dread getting fills because they have a hard time getting to my port. I gained 40 lbs & really need to get off my but & get it together. I made an appointment for the morning to speak to Jody and get some motivation.

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