Here is a link to the piece that CNN news did on me.

It was supposed to air this am, but I got bumped (damn primaries), but I should be on tv tomorrow and sunday between 8 and 9 am eastern time.

Surgery helps woman drop 135 pounds, 10 dress sizes - CNN.com

Patty - - sorry your story got bumped but glad you posted it here. Congratulations! You are surely an inspiration to many!

Great story--you do us proud, Patty! (Loved the "Easy Way Out" reference!)

Congrats! I saw it earlier...that is soooo cool!

Great job Patty! Thanks for posting it. I was looking for it this morning. You did a great job representing bandsters!

Very cool!

Nice vid, Patty. Glad to see some good info getting out there to the public.

YEA PATTI

You represented us all well. Although some of us don't have to do the baby bites and chew until pulverized, you did a great job of communicating that this is not easy street. I was also touched how you were able to convey that "fat people are not jolly". Sure we have good days and laugh, but being trapped in an obese body is hell. Keep up the good work

Great video, Patty. Didn't you have a news report somewhere else, too? I seem to remember your story. You did a great job representing us.

Great job Patty. You expressed yourself really well and let people know the truth, it's definitely not the easy way out!

Great job Patty, are you signing autographs yet!

Good taist in bike's too, I've got one just like it (black).

Lookin good, Steve

Hi Patty:

COngratulations to you!! On your huge success!! I watched the clip it is an amazing testimonial to what this surgery can bring back to us who have fought with obesity demon.

I am sorry for the loss of your friend. I too lost a friend the week of my surgery who had the GB from C-Diff. I am so glad I chose the band it has changed my life already and I still have 114 pounds to go to reach my Goal!

But I know I can do this, I know that the energy that I have today I did not have 9 weeks ago and that will only continue to improve.

You look amazing and you sound like you look!! It is not an easy way out in no way! I was a part of a post here last week where someone was angry that I had posted that I only eat 3 ounce meals and no snacking and that I log everything I eat and even my exercise. She made the comment she did not get the band to have to watch everything she ate like being on a diet.

I am glad you brought out in your segment that this is still a process that requires you to monitor your food intake as well as what kinds of things you are placing into your pouch!!

WOO HOO to the BANDERS who have met their GOAL!! And to those on the WAY!!

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Steph cn--CNN.com had an article about me a couple of months ago, that is where the producer found me. He read the piece about me and decided he wanted me for one of his weekly segments.

Steve in Kansas--He just got the electra glide in December....Its tough in Boston this time of year, roads are pretty icy, but he has managed to put 1000 mile on it. (we did take it out last night, a little crazy, lots of black ice, and I was wearing a mini skirt...

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You did a great job representing us bandsters and RED SOX NATION!!!

You look great too!

Great Job. I tivoed you on CNN!

well done! what a great piece they did on you. you look fantastic!