Hey, folks.  I lost just over 120# since my first consultation in October.  I was 497# then.  At surgery in March I was 450#.  I am now 370#.  Cheehu!  My hair started falling out a few weeks ago and I freaked out.  Then I remembered what they told us in group.  My Size 54 jeans are loose and my 3XL tee-shirts are okay fitting.  That's a damn far cry from my Size 60 pants and 5XL tee-shirts.  I don't have to take Vicodin for my walks like I used to. Zedrick

Thanks! Janey

I am a bandster! I was banded 7/18 at Castle Hospital in Kailua by Dr. Fowler. He and his staff are wonderful. I highly reccommend them! A bandster on the mend, Janey

OH Magazine Issue 3 2007 is on its way to your mailboxes! The latest issue of OH Magazine features OH spokesperson Jackie Guerra, who updates our readers on her story since we last heard from her in Issue 2 2006. Her husband, Bill Torres, also is featured in an article titled Together where he talks about his relationship with Jackie. Readers will also be treated to the story of OH member Ramon Lopez, who was recently seen on the hit tv show Big Medicine. Other articles include Heart Health by cardiologist Shalizeh Shokooh; Completing Your Journey by Dr. Edward Domanskis; and Safe Exercise for Arthritic Joints by Mark Allen, MPT. We also provide delicious recipes; fitness q&a; and support group news. If you are already a subscriber, your issue is on its way. If you want to subscribe to this bi-monthly publication for the low cost of $25 for six issues, click on the purple word "magazine" on the top of the screen and follow the directions to subscribe.

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