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Wow Factor

By PJbanster

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:D I went to a baby shower this weekend and I haven't really seen a lot of the people in the last 8 months of weight loss. It was the first time I have really gotten this since I've lost weight. I thought that they would notice but I did not expect the OH MY GOD that was yelled at me as I walked in the door. People came from other rooms to see what the yelling was about. I have to admit it made me feel good. I guess people do notice the 109 lbs I'm missing. I can't believe I've basically lost my sister.

Now when I tell people I want to lose another 77 lbs they look at me like I'm crazy and tell me they have no idea where it's going to come from. Well I do... but it's still nice to hear it.

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    Judyjones

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am so happy for you. I am only down 34 lbs but was just banded on Dec 31st. 17 lbs before surgery and 17 lbs after surgery. I can't wait for people to notice. I have told no one but my children and my daughter, God love her, and I were on Skype yesterday and she told me I looked skinner in the face. She just said that to make me feel good. Wish she lived close by. Anyhow, 109lbs is great and keep up the good work. You should get a gold star. Keep up the good work.

    Judy

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    sunny2010

    LAP-BAND Patients

    that has to be an amazing feeling. congrats

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    knoebelcamper

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Good story. It gives me hope. I was banded Nov. 5th of 2010 - only 3 months. I have lost a total of 21 lbs, most of which was before surgery on the liquid diet. The going has been tough for me and very, very slow. I got my 3rd fill today with a total of 3.5 cc.s. I really hope I soon get the restriction I need to lose some weight a little quicker. I have even been doing exercises and cooking better. I've noticed a lot of people have been losing so much weight so quickly and I am not. It is so discouraging for me to see that, but I guess I have to keep in mind that everyone is different and I can't give up. I have come too far to do that. Well, it is great that everyone responded like they did. I certainly understand why you want to lose 77 more pounds. They don't understand, but that is ok. You need to do what you have to do no matter what others think. Good Luck! I enjoyed your successful story!

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    PPPBand

    LAP-BAND Patients

    ALONG WITH THE RETURN TO HEALTH THATS ALSO WHAT ALL THE HARD WORK IS FOR...DONT BE AFRAID TO ACCEPT THESE COMPLIMENTS AND TRY TO STAY IN THE MOMENT..ENJOY THE SPOILS OF VICTORY AND THEN KEEP GOING... BANDED OVER 1 WEEK WITH SOME COMPLICATIONS BUT BACK AND GETTING BETTER 22 LBS DOWN!!

    PEACE

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