Hungry2live
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 2/20/2009
Surgery Type: Lap Realize Gastric Band
From:: Wisconsin
Posts: 69
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« on: August 20, 2009, 07:20:40 AM » |
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Hi everyone! My name is Mike and I was banded on 2/20/2009. I have lost a little over 50 pounds since I was banded (Realize Band) and have lost over 155 pounds since my journey with my bariatric clinic began. I am almost 1/2 way to my goal of 200 pounds! WLS has changed my life in only positive ways so far, and I hope it continues to do so! Come check me out sometime at my www.hungry2live.com if ya feel like it! I look forward to talking with everyone here! |
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kristopia
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 21, 2009, Dr. Armando Joya
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 2805
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 07:27:58 AM » |
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Hi Mike - let me be the first to welcome you to the best bariatric board on the web  Congrats on your loss so far. I'm a sleever, just got my vertical sleeve gastrectomy on July 21, so I'm newer to the loser's bench, but This board has taught me so much over the months since I began coming here (back in January or February). Anyway, welcome! |
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Hungry2live
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 2/20/2009
Surgery Type: Lap Realize Gastric Band
From:: Wisconsin
Posts: 69
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 07:41:53 AM » |
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Thank you so much for the warm welcome!
How's that VSG treating you so far? It looks like you are doing a great job with it!
--Mike
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ttowe
BTV Hostess and Future star of Chihuahua Hoarders / Licked to Death by cuteness
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: July 4, 2004
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Santee, CA
Posts: 4608
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 07:46:54 AM » |
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Welcome aboard Mike.
Great job with your Realize Band. We have plenty of bandsters here so please feel free to offer up advice, wisdom to the rest of them.
toni
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Hello.. My name is Toni.. And I am a chihuahua addict.
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Hungry2live
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 2/20/2009
Surgery Type: Lap Realize Gastric Band
From:: Wisconsin
Posts: 69
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2009, 08:09:07 AM » |
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I will be more than happy to share any advice or knowedlge learned the "easy" way or the "hard" way!
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2fat42long
Fresh Freak
Surgery Date: September 19th, 2008
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 8
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2009, 10:12:44 AM » |
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Welcome Mike. I am new to the board too. Great job on your wl thus far!
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T2Nashville
Queen of the Kitchen Freak
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: October 13, 2008
Surgery Type: VSG
Posts: 4741
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 10:30:42 AM » |
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Mike - so glad to see a new bandster (and a man!) here on the boards. I know we'll be able to learn much from you!
And welcome to 2fat42long, too! Glad to have you both! Welcome to Freakyville.
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"The body vs. the mind - now THAT'S a fight!" Hetty from NCIS: Los Angeles
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MelissaAletha
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 5/26/09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Southern California
Posts: 771
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 01:28:35 PM » |
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Welcome to the board Mike. I recognize you from OH. |
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2009, 02:03:50 PM » |
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Welcome to the freakfest! I just love it here and hopefully you will too! Congrats on working your band so well  Patti |
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baka
Mr. Wizard of Protein
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 07-27-09
Surgery Type: RNY
From:: Surf City, CA
Posts: 4926
Tuo Ku Zi, Fang Pi
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2009, 03:35:06 PM » |
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Welcome aboard Mike!
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ATTN Freshly Pouched Freaks: Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!
Fear Can Hold You Prisoner - Hope Can Set You Free!
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nature girl
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: April 20, 2009
Surgery Type: RNY - Roux en Y
From:: Lansing, MI
Posts: 808
Keep on freakin' on!
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 04:55:33 PM » |
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Hi Mike
Welcome to the board!!! This is the best board ever - no flaming - AT ALL!! Can you believe it? My favorite part is Toni, Mike (Mickey), and Lynnda respond to as many posts as they can. It tends to be almost every post.
I just think the way they present the information in fun-freaky way takes the negative out of it.
I read your site!! Holy cow - sounds pretty scary! Do you feel that the attacks are managed now?
Amy
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Hungry2live
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 2/20/2009
Surgery Type: Lap Realize Gastric Band
From:: Wisconsin
Posts: 69
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 06:21:11 PM » |
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Wow! What a warm welcome! Hi Melissa! Thank you Patti! (FYI - I lived in St. Paul, MN for several years) Thanks Baka! Nice Tat! Thanks for stopping by my site Nature Girl! I'm looking forward to no flaming or surgery wars. Don't get me wrong, I love OH, but the... my surgery is better than yours... gets old. Unfortunately my panic attacks are still not under control and I am still on disability.  |
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2009, 07:33:28 PM » |
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I see you are living in Wisconsin now, where abouts are you?
PAtti
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wtgrlady
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 10/02/08
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 963
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2009, 07:50:17 PM » |
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Hey, Welcome. Glad you joined us freaks! Great place to be!
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Hungry2live
Jr. Freak
Surgery Date: 2/20/2009
Surgery Type: Lap Realize Gastric Band
From:: Wisconsin
Posts: 69
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2009, 08:00:41 PM » |
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I was in Hudson, WI. Now I'm just outside of Madison.
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patti55444
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 12/09/08
Surgery Type: Lap RNY
From:: Andover, MN
Posts: 1642
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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2009, 10:34:22 PM » |
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Nice area, Madison. I love the house on the rock which isn't too far from there.
Patti
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shepkatt
Honey Badger don't give a sh*t
Administrator
Grand Poohbah of Freaks
Surgery Date: 11/17/2003
Surgery Type: RNY
Posts: 3189
WLS ain't for wussies
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2009, 10:40:08 PM » |
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Hey Mike,
Welcome to BTV! I have been gone all this week (college tours with my daughter.. EEEK) so I have been away from the boards for a bit. Looking forward to getting caught up but wanted to say howdy and welcome to you new folks before anything else..
:-) Lynnda
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I enjoy fine chocolate.. cheese and being on time. I am Switzerland!
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