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I'm down 125lbs in two years and had a Tummy Tuck heres my before and after pictures.

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I'm down 125lbs in two years and had a Tummy Tuck heres my before and after pictures.

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i remember feeling like that at one time. your not alone with that and to be honest even after my first fill i was thinking are you kidding me this thing is never going to work for me. but my doctors office took it really slow by 1cc only at each fill. so it took me until about 6cc to really notice difference and now im at a 7.5cc in a 14cc band. dont worry it takes time then it takes time to figure it out how it works and what works for you to lose. im a little over 2 years post op and im down 128 pounds and counting weight lose with the band is slow but steady so you are going to have lots of patience hang in there soon you will fill banded

You are not alone. I felt the exact same way, Felt as if I didn't have anything inside and it was just me doing the diet grind once again. But it is band hell, something so many have to endure until the tool starts to work its wonder. I didn't feel much difference till my 3rd fill which I had last weds. Each fill they gave me 2cc. I am at 6 now inside my 14band NOW! I am all giddy and excited because NOW.. I finally feel as if something is here to help me. I eat pretty regular with some small changes so far,, and it helps to keep portion to a minimum. I get so excited! You will get there, not worry Good luck .. it's gonna be great!

i remember feeling like that at one time. your not alone with that and to be honest even after my first fill i was thinking are you kidding me this thing is never going to work for me. but my doctors office took it really slow by 1cc only at each fill. so it took me until about 6cc to really notice difference and now im at a 7.5cc in a 14cc band. dont worry it takes time then it takes time to figure it out how it works and what works for you to lose. im a little over 2 years post op and im down 128 pounds and counting weight lose with the band is slow but steady so you are going to have lots of patience hang in there soon you will fill banded

I know- crazy question. I was banded on 12/19/12 and I often ask myself if I am really banded. I know it sounds strange but I have not had a fill so I don't have much restriction. To quote some of you, I am going off of want power right now. I feel like I can eat a larger portion than what is on my plate. I feel like I get hungry a lot quicker than I used to. I don't have a problem getting anything down, or have the symptoms most of you have with your banded lifestyles. I actually told my husband that I really don't feel any different. Is it just me? I am slowly losing and I don't have a problem with that. I am happy to be losing at all. I cut my calories/portions back in October so I have been losing since before I was banded. I am scheduled for a fill on Feb. 5th. Hopefully then I will feel like there is a tool inside me and not just my want to lose. Thank you for listening to me vent.

Thanks ) im so excited to see what the future holds ))))

Good job!!

Thank you

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Good job!!

I'm down 125lbs in two years and had a Tummy Tuck heres my before and after pictures.

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The absolute best thing about those pictures... Your big gorgeous smile. You can tell how incredibly happy you are and that speaks volumes!
Congrats on your success!

I had surgery on the 9.1.13 and officially down 28.6 pound so excited arghhhh!!!

How exciting

I'm down 125lbs in two years and had a Tummy Tuck heres my before and after pictures.

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What are you doing for exercise? What are you eating? Are your Protein shakes high in sugar? Maybe you missed that? Maybe you need another fill? Are you in the green zone yet?

I LOVE mine down 127Lbs wear a size 9 jeans was in a 24. I weigh 165lbs was 292 goal weight 140 almost there

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I LOVE mine down 127Lbs wear a size 9 jeans was in a 24. I weigh 165lbs was 292 goal weight 140 almost there

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Surgury date June 18th 2012, as of 1/11/13 I was officially at 80 pounds lost. Yesterday I took pictures because I was having trouble seeing any difference in myself lately, and taking those pictures completely made my week. I went into them thinking there wouldn't be much of a difference between my 50 pound pictures and these, but I was shocked at how wrong I was. It really put the confidence back in me and it makes me want to work even harder!
     

Well done on your weight loss!!
I was wondering if ya dont mind me asking how long did it take for the weight to start coming off?
Was it immediate?
Im 9weeks post op and lost 1st (14lbs) in the first week and have been yo-yoing between the same 3lbs since.
Not at great restriction yet, ive had 2fills.
But feel like i should be seen at least a fw pounds shifting, im watching what i eat!

Look at it like this your in there trying to do something about it which is awesome and I'm sure no one was thinking look shes the biggest they were probably thinking good job at least shes trying. you should keep going to zumba I LOVE it and I have lost a lot of weight doing zumba. Good job on trying keep up the good work and someday soon you won't be the biggest.

ok, here goes another silly story that came to realization just today.,
picture you sitting in the drivers seat...your belly so large that you have to have the seat go all the way back..(try being short and not reaching pedals too).. and you have to have the steering wheel turned up to drive....and even turning the wheel, you are doing some belly rubbing.
so today, as i am driving to work, i looked down and saw about 6-7 inch space between my belly and the steering wheel itself......i even put my hand there and measured with my fingers and was like what the heck??
my tummy is no where close to the steering wheel...def made me smile and turn up van halen even louder than normal.
so a huge difference 7 months ago to now.....no more belly rubbing for me...

Turned my head sideways, and you look nice!

You look great!!