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Hi Cindy, Since 18 August, 2008 I have lost 34kg. Am very happy. I still have 28kg to go, but I'm over half way. I have been lucky that I had a fill and then had all Fluid removed because of a virus. But I now have 2mls in my band. Considering they put in 3ml at the time of surgery, I have actually had a negative ml taken out. This is due to the fact that I have had a lot of restriction. Soooo the good news is no more fills for now! An extra bonus.

Hi Anne, I was banded in August 2008. It has now been 4.5 months since my op and I am proud to say I have now lost 34kg. Being banded was the best decision I have ever made! (other than my hubby and children) After so many diets through the years I feel confident that I will be fitter and healthier. I can never remember being a size 12-14 in my lifetime (well maybe in my earlier teens 13yrs). I think back and at the age of 17yrs I was already a size 20. Now 23years later I have reached a size 18 for the first time in my life that I can actually remember. This down from a size 26-28 is amazing! I read so much about banding, the negative and positive. I have been lucky to have no food type restriction that other banders have had. I don't exercise intensely. Just a brisk walk each day and some situps. Nothing strenuous. For the first time in my 40yrs I look in the mirror and don't feel that I have let myself down. I'm one of the lucky ones! I have been blessed with the most wonderful support staff. They are with me all the way! My Doctor says this is a 2 year team effort. Go for it Anne! I wish I had done it years ago!:wink_smile:

Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself, HI I'm Ella and I have been banded now for 4.5 months and this is the first time I have been on a forum, soooooo it is very new to me!! Hope to talk to you all soon :-)