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Thank you - you always have the right inspirational words to share!! You're the best!

There are several consignment shops - one is Plato's closet which I've never been to but have heard that it's loaded with designer stuff - how cool is that?

Hey Tammy, I just found out a friend of mine is having her surgery on either the 6th or the 9th with Dr. Raft.

Find out if it's the 9th - maybe we can be roommates!

She's having it the 6th. Depending how long she is there for ya still might see her.

Hi Tammy, I'm thinking very good and powerful thoughts for you. Your courage and commitment to taking control of your own health desitny is awe inspiring and I can't wait to read your "losing" posts! What made you decide on this particular surgeon? Can I ask (and you don't have to answer): how much weight did you lose initially, from your band surgery and how much have you regained - to the extent that you feel this revision surgery is necessary? I KNOW I don't have any restriction anymore, so either (or both) my pouch and stoma are terribly enlarged. I am painfully, ravenously hungry all of the time. But I had the bypass in 2004, so I don't think there are any revision options for me - the endoscopy procedures absolutely do not work, they are a scam. Whatever you can share is greatly appreciated and in the meantime, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Best, Maureen

Thank you Maureen!!

I chose Dr. Raftopolous for two reasons, one his reputation is outstanding and two he is in Hartford - which is closer to me (30 minutes) and with all the appointments back and fourth I needed someone accessible - but primarily it is for his reputation. He is ****y and confident - exactly what a surgeon should be. He's not warm and fuzzy in any sense of the word - but he's brutally honest and direct. I think he's very smart.....It couldn't hurt you to have a consult about what's going on - Have you talked to your doctor? If he doesn't think there is anything wrong AND YOU DO maybe you should make an appointment and talk to Dr. R. You've come too far in your journey and every post from you is loaded with fear of going back (BTW you'll never be the size you were before - that's what I think anyway)--- Your INTUITION is telling you something isn't right - you need to listen to it - right?

Tammy, what's the word on your surgery and insurance approval? Are you still on target for 10/9? Maureen

All set Maureen

Oh and by the way - you asked how much I lost with the band - I think it was like 30 pounds and at least half or more of that was PRE surgery - but even with 30 lbs. gone I was still morbidly obese - (I hate those words) - anyway - I managed to keep it off but never got down - straight restriction didn't work for me - I need the malabsorbptive componenent of the surgery - ya know?