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I wish I had known about this forum BEFORE I started my journey ..but I am here now :) My name is Susan, I am 35 and a mom to 6 little ones - Hannah(10), Logan (9), Lance (7), Hayden (4) and my TWINkies Mason & Morgan who are 2. I was banded on October 5 of this year ..and doing well so far. .I'm down 11 pounds since the morning of surgery. My surgeon is Dr Gupta at St Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence. It took almost 10 months from start of the process to my surgery date but worth every struggle along the way. I look forward to getting to know you all!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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banded 10/5/07 Dr Gupta, IN

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Hi! I am from Indiana and went to college at University of Indianapolis. I miss Indy so badly! Just wanted to say hello and tell you that you are doing a great job!!

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Hello,

Boy, You have your hands full.... I have 5 kids although they are older now. I heard St Vincent is a great place to have the surgery done. I am from Inpls and having it done at St Francis by Dr Clark.

Do you have a favorite Protein Drink and if so where did you purchase? Tell me if you will how you have learned to deal with the stress other than eating? If you would rather do a private message that is fine. Keep up the good work!!!!

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Hello,

Boy, You have your hands full.... I have 5 kids although they are older now. I heard St Vincent is a great place to have the surgery done. I am from Inpls and having it done at St Francis by Dr Clark.

Do you have a favorite Protein drink and if so where did you purchase? Tell me if you will how you have learned to deal with the stress other than eating? If you would rather do a private message that is fine. Keep up the good work!!!!

Yes, St V's is AWESOME, I HIGHLY recommend their program!! As for Protein drinks ..no, I am using the milk recipe provided by the dietician's..and using lots of sugar free chocolate Syrup to make it tolerable :mad: Stress?!? What stress?!! lol I was never a stress/emotional eater, I just like food. .so eating wasn't a coping issue for me. I just try to keep myself busy all the time now, which isn't too difficult given how busy my house always is!! Good luck to you!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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banded 10/5/07 Dr Gupta, IN

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Welcome!!!!

I am from IN as well and went to school in Indy... I too miss Indy terribly. Welcome aboard... I have only been here a few short days but this place is AWESOME!!!!

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I was banded on 9/19/07 and I work in Indy during the week. Things are going well so far. I had my first fill on 10/15/07. Glad to see others are doing well also.

Chris

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I am from Indiana as well, north of Lafayette. I went to Indy to have my surgery. I have my first dr apt. this thursday to get a fill. I am nervous. I was banded Sept 27 and am down 14 pounds. Does anyone have any advice on the excersiseing? I am trying to walk a mile every other day, should I be doing more? Also is anyone else eating out?

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