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Hi !

I am new to this forum I have been posting over at Obesityhelp.com but I like the way this forum is set up. So i've been here viewing for a couple of days.

A little about me... 33 yrs 5ft 200lbs looking to loose 80lbs. I have my consult with Dr. Horgan here in Chicago on 8/5 from there I will do labs/psych eval, etc.

Im going to be here everyday viewing and posting. Feel free to email me if we have similar stories or if you have info/tips for me.

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I was banded by Dr. Horgan on the 28th (thursday) He was great, just so you knwo it will be a fellow that does the evaluation. I live in the south burbs of Chicago and would be happy to asnwer any questions that you may have. I am 27 so we are pretty close in age and started at about the same weight. ~Mandy

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Banded by Dr.Horgan 2/18/03 you will love him he great...... -105#...if you have any questions or concerns e mail me and we can talk....good luck

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Welcome Joy! Glad you found us! This place is awesome! Good luck to you! ....Jess

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Hi Pat

Were neighbors, I live in Park Forest!!! I meet the "team" one on one tomorrow. Wish me luck!

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Good luck, Joy. I'm a Chicago bandster too; there are a lot of us around. I've seen Dr. H for aftercare & he has been very helpful. I see him at the Michigan Ave. office, but I think the actual surgeries are performed at UIC Hospital. For more opinions, search for "Horgan" or "MIBC" at the top of the page to see if you find some posts. Welcome to LBT!

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