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I am hoping to have surgery in October or November and was wondering if there are others in this area who had the surgery, what clinic did you use and the results. I still question if this is the right thing for me...

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Hi... I am in Carlisle, near Harrisburg. My surgery is on Aug. 7th and I go to the Weight Loss Center in Harrisburg. All the doctors there are very good and come highly rated! I would go there if I were you... Good luck!

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Thank you! Yes, that is my clinic as well. I have an appointment with my surgeon scheduled for Sept. 4th. Who is going to do your surgery?

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!! :crying:

Nora

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Dr. Prashar is my surgeon... who is urs?

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Mine is Currie. Are you nervious? I am kind of freaking out a little... :-)

It seems like they don't have a lot of time to answer many questions, so I pretty much do my own research. I am really hoping the band is the best choice for me. Since I am "self-pay" it would be nice to know for sure that it is the right choice... but I am willing to try anything at this point.

I wish you the best!

N

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I am very nervous! Excited, but very nervous. I am hoping that this is what I need to help me get the weight off, but I too have been wondering if this is going to help me the way I need it. I have been thinking to myself that I should get gastric instead.... but I know I don't want that. I am sure the lap band will work for both of us as long as we use it as a tool, like it's intended to. We both need to excersise and eat the proper things after surgery. Good luck!!!

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Dr. Currie did my surgery at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, MD on Dec. 3, 2008.

Currie did my wife's surgery on Jun. 3, 2009.

You couldn't ask for a better surgeon. We both like him a lot.

I have had great results. I am currently down 81 lbs.

My wife is down 25 lbs. It really works....as long as you listen.

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Thanks for sharing Starr. That is very encouraging to hear. I will meet him on Sept. 4. Congratulations on your great results!!! Both you and your wife. What is the hardest part in your oppinion?

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Yeah I agree about the questions... the doctors are so busy that they are very short BUT if you have questions don't be afraid to ask and their office staff is wonderful and very knowledgable!

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