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kagtauspland

By kagtauspland, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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kagtauspland    2

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I am going on October 7, 2014 to have my lapband revised, cause I have developed a hernia that has slipped my band. I was originally 292 lbs but lost 137 lbs and then got sick with brain cancer and lost about 40 more lbs so I was at 115 lbs. But had looked very sickly, I have since put back on almost 70 lbs. So when I have this revision done I am going to need some help. I am looking to lose maybe 20 to 30 lbs after this revision.

I am a 38 yr old female who is married with a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I am a stay at home mother, and I live in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Thank you

April

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2muchfun    8,927

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Let me be the first to say that we all wish you the best in your cancer battle.

And this entire forum would like to be your mentor. You can IM me anytime you want, I lurk here every day.

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Garveydanielle    6

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Hi April. I had a similar situation with my band back in April and had it revised. I am 38 as well...not married but live with my BF and his 2 kids and my son. I was originally banded in May 2007 and since being revised things have been different. I am having a really gard time loosing the weight i have put on over the last 2years. I am trying to exercise everyday but somedays is harder then others. But with that if you need to talk or want the support from someone with a similiar situation im here for you.

Good Luck

Danielle

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kagtauspland    2

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Danielle,

Thank you that would be great. Here is my email address so that we can exchange numbers, just don't wanna do it on here. Also where are you located?

April

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Garveydanielle    6

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April. My email address is garveydanielle@yahoo.com, i live in ohio...north of columbus about an hour. I dont see ur email address did u put it someplace else for me to view it?

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Garveydanielle    6

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Good morning April. Just checking in on you since ur revision yesterday. Hope everything went well for you! I did send you a email so when you have time let me know how your doing.

Take care. Danielle

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