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Hi all I want to introduce myself. I am Sue and live in Maine. I was banded on July 27, 2004 in Augusta by Dr. Morand. This was an easy choice after I did all the research on the band vs. gastric. I knew when I read the facts the lap band was the safest choice. I started out at 351 lbs. and as of today I am down to 265 lbs. I am very happy about the weight loss I've had so far!! I have alot more to go, but I need to remember one day at a time.

Thanks for all the suggestions I've read so far

Sue

351 at surgery

265 12/29/04

down 86 lbs

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Welcome Welcome Welcome! I am glad that you have found us! Enjoy your journey!

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Hi Sue,

Welcome! You have made some remarkable progress in your weight loss. That's great! The folks here in this forum have so much information. I haven't been banded yet but I am so ready. Can't wait to tell folks about my journey.

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Gunn4ya: I 'm right there with ya. Can't wait to be banded.

Good look Sue !!! You are inspiration to the rest of us. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!

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WOW!!! That's a fantastic weight loss!!! Maybe I need to get a few tips from you!!!

Anything you care to share???

I am recuping from the holidays which went by fairly well.....

Congrats and WELCOME to the boards~!~~~~

N*

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That's great, Sue! Thanks for introducing yourself. Here's hoping you have more great losses in 2005.

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Sue that is an amazing amount of weight you've lost well done you must be so proud, please, please share your secrets lol!

Helenxx.

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Hi Sue! I too am a patient of dr Morand. He is just awesome. Do you go to the support groups on Mondays or Wedensdays? Hopefully we can meet sometime! take care, Michelle

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Hi, I've been reading for a few weeks now but still considered new compared to many of you here. It is real inspiring to read about all the success and it is also great to see all the challenges and how you conquered them. I'm from Dallas and am just waiting to get insurance approval. My insurance says they will pay for morbid obese so I think that qualifies me since I have a BMI of 43.5. Been doing research for about one year now and can't wait to get banded.

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