HI you guys. I am in Anchorage and had gastric bypass in April and am pretty happy with it. I just need to keep the pouch rules in mind. But I have lost 95 lbs and my energy level is great. Am interested in how you're doing in Bethel. I lived out there for many years.  Camai

I'm over near the coast in Bethel. Best of luck with the Lab Band, I didn't consider any other procedure. I had it removed in Dec. because I couldn't tolerate the new pouich. So now I am thinking about having the VSG, but will need clearance from my Cardiologist and that might not be so easy :-( 

An active Alaska forum would be wonderful! I am LapBand removal and planning on a VSG later this year. 

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Hi Erica!  I haven't seen many people on here from Fairbanks but of course I don't come here that often.    I am sure you have been staying busy trying to get ready for the move.    I think you should pack up some warm weather from there and bring it up here when you come.