Ok so I am now in tears reading this letter. What courage you have...I just took the opposite approach and said this is my life I don't care if no one else (family wise) will support me it's something I am doing. I Congratulate you on your success!

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Banding Date:October 18, 2006 Surgeon: Dr. Malhotra
Weight Before Surgery: 286 lbs
Current: 229lbs
4 CC BAND
1st Fill: Nov 30th 2006 (1.2 cc)
2nd Fill: Feb 8th 2007 (1.2 cc)
3rd Fill: Jan 28 2008 (.8cc)