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- GLP-1 medication Zepbound, Wegovy, access, side effects, progress, and support.
- Before surgery Compare procedures, plan ahead, and get honest pre-op answers.
- Post-op Recovery, food stages, symptoms, and support.
- Long-term Regain, labs, habits, and life after the honeymoon.
- Revision Explore revision options, complications, and next steps.
My name is Tricia, and I was banded on May 16, 2007 by Dr. Spivak in Houston, Texas. I weighed 217, and I weigh about 180 now. I wore a 18W/20W, and now, I wear a size 14. The biggest change I have experienced is with my 4 year old son who I can now run with, bounce with, and fully enjoy! I work out at the YMCA about 4 days a week, and my tummy is starting to sag. Yuck. Looking forward to the journey with my fellow "bandsters"! -Tricia:tongue: