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Hey dont give up you lost the weight you can do anything

Hi. Mandi banded sept 24 know how your feeling been there done that bought the tee shirt dont want to do it again I just keep imaging not wearing a size 22 and I get through 1 day at a time keep your chin up and know this to will pass. good luck

Hi iwas banded on sept 24 2 weeks ago today and though its been rough nothing like you have said I think you must be really swollen for water not to stay down call your Dr. now

Hi all Iwas banded on sept 24 been rough couple of weeks better now you all seem to be doing pretty good congrats on the rest of our lives. I keep wondering what do I do now with the rest of my life eating kinda was a big part of it thats how I got here.First I should say im 56 3 grown kids a wonderful husband of 40yr. and 8 grandkids but this is something I did for me.But im still scared about so many things every time a new pain Ipanic get 1st fill Oct.26 that I am scared of I know I need to get in enough protein but still I have not talked to a dietician how do you get enough protein if it all makes you want to throw up. how much protein a day I afraid that my hair is going to fall out.Istarted at 223 lost to 212 on diet 6 days before surgery now im at 204 I paid cash and everthing went so fast had test week later saw dr. Marsden 6days later surgery I had my surg. in forth worth texas.

by the way I was banded 8 days ago in forthworth Dr.Marsden he was great

Im in the same boat as most of you ,who if anyone should I tell. Well I decided to tell my husband,children,sisters and my pastor Ididnt want anyone on my husbands side to knowbecause he has 5brothers all who have always had skinny wives and 6 sisters that have never been fat a day in their lives they think all you have to be is disiplined and not eat after 40 years in this family believe me when Isay they would not support me so why put myself through it:think