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Michael Garren, M.D., F.A.C.S
My surgeon was absolutely wonderful. When I first saw him speak at information night I introduced myself to him because we have a mutual friend. He was absolutely delightful to chat with. I am on the high end of BMI and age range and it never was an issue with him. He told everyone at the info night that his commitment to us was for as long as he lived! His statistics are excellent and were also thorough. The whole program was beyond thorough. I was taught everything I needed to know and more. Aftercare is also marvelous and so is the staff. They are always available by phone, even on weekends. I live about 60 miles away and they bent over backwards to schedule as much on one day as possible to avoid extra driving. Also Meriter Hospital was the best hospital I have ever been in. I work in medicine and this was a phenomenal experience. they certainly deserve the Center of Excellence rating!
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August 14
on August 14, 2008 1:35 pm
Hello, I have had a hectic summer traveling. The good thing is I didn't gain weight. The bad thing is I didn't lose either. The band lets me start again. I also wasn't very hungry while traveling and I did get in my water and protein. it was the other stuff since I was in Germany and Austria and you know what that kind of food is like. I need to learn to make better traveling choices since I will be traveling more this fall--but shorter trips.
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May 23, 2008
on May 23, 2008 8:19 pm

Well I got the message I hadn't updated in 90 days so here I am. Kind of stuck on weight loss. Most days I do great, about once a week I eat something I shouldn't and so I go up and down. I have stepped up my exercise and tightened up my choices so it should start to move soon. I did lose really fast in the beginning and now I am balancing. 

I am so ready for the weather to be just a bit warmer. I don't really like hot, but jackets at the end of May is crazy, even for here. I'm enjoying the Illinois board a lot. We post almost daily and between support group and the folks who live in Chicago and get together I feel like we have a real family here. 

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on March 11, 2008 5:49 pm
I think the picture got squashed when I put it up as an avatar. The one in the photo looks better. I have lost 75 lbs and even though I have a ton more to lose, I can see the difference.
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Hit 71!
on March 1, 2008 8:40 pm
I hit 71 lbs today! I got on the scale thinking a certain number and there it was! Also I had real restriction today, a PB and a little sliming and I was happy because I haven't felt much restriction at all. Now I know it's going to work! I was afraid I was just dieting--which is crazy because I've never lost this kind of weight by dieting so the band is working even when I don't think it is. Of course I want to be at goal now, another ridiculous thought. I'll get there when I get there and it will be the right time. I did the band to not have a saggy a skin problem but with 250+ lbs to lose, who am I kidding? 
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Snowed In
on February 6, 2008 2:25 pm

Well, we are supposed to get 13-15 in of snow today and we are well on the way. I had a fill yesterday, another 1.5 which makes  9ccs in a 10cc band. Today I have been kind of hungry all day, but drinking water instead of overeating. I think the hunger may be head hunger and also a certain amount of boredom or just unstructured time. It is so unusual to be home from work all day in the middle of the week. I have things to get done at work, but it's way to dangerous to try to get there. All the stores and restaurants are closed, not to mention banks, schools, churches, clinics and even garbage pickup. 

As to weight loss, I am stuck at 60 lbs since last month. I know I need to exercise more, but my eating has been excellent. I was able to move more while I was on the cruise last week. So I am going to push the exercise more and kick myself into gear.

We will be starting the Rockford support group next week. It will be great to meet the local WLS folks! 

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I have been overweight all my life and have done everything everyone else has. I decided to have the lapband surgery when a close friend had it and has done well. Previously I was afraid I was too old (63). I went to Madison to UW and Dr. Garren and have been quite impressed with the whole program. It is a Center of Excellence which made a big difference to my insurance company. I am now three weeks past surgery and have lost 36 lbs. More than that, I have so much more energy! I think the protein really helps.