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Hey All,

Been enjoying reading all your blogs, and felt like it was time to introduce myself and come out of the stalker closet!:)

I'm Cindi, and was banded 3 weeks ago by Dr. Benavides in Dallas (BTW, he and his staff are nothing short of fabulous!:D ). So far so good, down 24 lbs., nothin' to write home about because I have a LARGE amount to lose!

Scars healing nicely, no pain, 1st fill mid-month.

This is a great place...Holler, I'll be around!

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Hello Cindi I was banded by Dr benavides on Nov, 16th 06 they are wonderful. I have lost 30lbs so far and its wonderful. Glad to meet you and look foward to talking some more. By the way were are you from? I live in Corsicana about 50 miles south of Dallas.

GOOD LUCK ON EVERYTHING!!!!!

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<p>I am go glad to see those who have been banded by Dr. Benevides. I am not banded...YET!!! My insurance requires 6 months of managed weight care by a doctor--so Febuary is 4 of 6 months with AIGB. Did either of you go through AIGB? Does Dr. Benevides do his own fills? How aggressively does he fill? </p> <p> </p> <p>Cindi--24lbs in 3 weeks is ABSOLUTELY SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!!! Could you have lost 24lbs in 3 weeks on you own?</p>

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Wow Cindi!

24 pounds in just 3 wks is amazing no matter how much you have to lose!

Well done, you are well on your way to a new you!

x Katie

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Hey All,

Been enjoying reading all your blogs, and felt like it was time to introduce myself and come out of the stalker closet!:)

I'm Cindi, and was banded 3 weeks ago by Dr. Benavides in Dallas (BTW, he and his staff are nothing short of fabulous!:D ). So far so good, down 24 lbs., nothin' to write home about because I have a LARGE amount to lose!

Scars healing nicely, no pain, 1st fill mid-month.

This is a great place...Holler, I'll be around!

Hi Cindi! Welcome to LBF! Congratulations on being banded! I was banded 10 days ago and am doing well. I have not weighed myself yet, but I am hoping that I have lost some weight. How much weight do you want to lose? I'd like to lose about 100lbs, though would be happy with 85. We'll see how it goes. Anyway, best of luck to you on your journey. Gigi:)

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Hi Cindy, I celebrated my 3 week post op anniversary yesterday. My first fill will not be until around the first of March. Right now, not sure if I need one, I'm still really restricted.

Welcome!

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Thanks for all the great comments...I am from the Dallas area, so Dr. B is close! And yes, I know 24 is a lot...but I am anxious to get a fill and feel how full "feels"...which I haven't yet! I am on a journey to lose 150-160 lbs. Weird thing is, in my head, I'm there...my body is just in denial! LOL!

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Hey All,

So far so good, down 24 lbs., nothin' to write home about because I have a LARGE amount to lose!

That is wonderful!! It is something to be excited for. It is the start to the large amount. Great job :clap2:

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<p>I am go glad to see those who have been banded by Dr. Benevides. I am not banded...YET!!! My insurance requires 6 months of managed weight care by a doctor--so Febuary is 4 of 6 months with AIGB. Did either of you go through AIGB? Does Dr. Benevides do his own fills? How aggressively does he fill? </p> <p> </p> <p>Cindi--24lbs in 3 weeks is ABSOLUTELY SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!!! Could you have lost 24lbs in 3 weeks on you own?</p>

Yes i am going thru AIGB for my fills, that is where Dr. B sent me for my fills. On the first one I did not fill much restriction but since I have had the second one I feel more restriction. No I would not have been able to lose 24#'s myself or I would have lost then gained it back plus some.

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