SherryW

Congratulations Dez :) Geesh I can't even imagine having a baby and then having to move 2 weeks later. God bless ya and I hope all is going well with the move and Nicholas :) Hugs

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Banded 2/13/06, S277/C212/G175
4/12/06 +1.25cc, 8/16/06 +.25cc, 4/25/07 +.50, 4/26/07 -.25, 7/11/07 -1.00 due to reflux issues, 10/24/07 +.75cc, 11/14/07 -.25, 4/23/08 +.65 (total 1.90 or slightly under 2 per md), 8/20/08 only 1cc found in my band -0.25 for .75cc total now in band due to reflux issues again.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor worry about the future, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly ~ Buddha

Mergatroy

I was banded in March, and quickly lost 30 pounds. Now it's not going so well. I'm getting a fill on Wednesday (Dr. Jones), and I'm excited and hopeful. I haven't been feeling any restriction.

I need more support. I'm 57, a single adoptive mother of a wonderful 17 year old boy. I'm preparing for empty nest. That's a lot what the band is about for me. Using this year to get myself ready to reenter the bigger world. I've been keeping myself so sheltered all these years, with my focus on being a Mom. Now, time for me, and I don't know how to handle it.

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Banded on March 17th, 2007 by Dr. Jones at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.

chrispygal

Hey Mergatroy! The weightloss definitely does slow down but it will still come off. Finding the right restriction is key. Have you thought about going into the monthly support groups at BIDMC? It's a bit far for me, so I typically don't go, but if you're in Newton that's probably not a bad ride.

I think the band forces us to deal with all sorts of issues we have, and it's a growth process. It's great that you know what you are struggling with and I'm sure just talking about it will help you work through it. I think one thing a lot of overweight people share is that we take care of everyone else before ourselves and it's ok for it to be time for you!

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Chrispy
Band Date: 10/2/06
Total fill 2.75cc in a 4cc band
Dr. Jones
BIDMC, Boston, MA

liquidbluegal

Good Morning Everyone!

I am getting banded on August 11th by Dr. Jones! I am super excited and have had a positive experience with the whole team. I am located in E.Prov, RI but I work in Taunton, MA. I noticed a lot of talk about local support groups. Do they really exist? Heather

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Banded August 11th, 2008
Dr. Jones BIDMC

Mergatroy

I wrote a few weeks ago when I wasn't doing well. I had my fill and all is well. I love this feeling of not needing much food!

I still would like to find a support group. I'm in Newton. Anyone?

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Banded on March 17th, 2007 by Dr. Jones at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.