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Hello...my name is Becky and I am coming out of lurkerdom to introduce myself.

My long story in short form: banded in Oct 2010 and lost 75 lbs thru May 2012 when I had a horrible food poisoning experience that caused my band to slip. Had emergency surgery and they had to remove my band. Hindsight, the band was not a good longterm tool for me, constant sinus/allergy issues meant fill/unfill more than normal.

I am healed, both physically and mentally now and am scheduled for sleeve surgery on May 31 with Dr. Alvarez, exactly one year after my emergency surgery.

Howdy everyone!

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Hello and congratulations on your surgery date!

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Welcome to the nonlurkers side of things. Now, you can begin a healthy journey with the support from us all. Good luck!

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Banded in 2008. Disaster. Now going April 12 fir sleeve. I am nervous more about two weeks post surgery

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Welcome Becky! There are more than a few MX band revision patients on here as I'm sure you know if you've been reading a while.

I'm typing this from Mexico actually. I had a great experience here, heading home tomorrow morning. Look forward to seeing you on the forums.

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Welcome!! I am 2 months out from surgery myself and I am elated with everything so far! This website has been a godsend for me! Lots of terrific people and advice!! Good luck to you!

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