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Hi- I was banded 12/10/08 and just had my 4 week anniversary. I'm down 20 pounds and feel great! You will be so happy with your decision. The recovery has been really easy for the most part. The only complaint is the gas pressure from when they blow you up in the OR. Other then that, I was up and walking the same day and back to work in three days! Good luck...you're not going to regret it.

Hey Melanie- I was banded on 12/10 and have found I've been more motivated to exercise then before. I was a 'couch potato' I've been fortunate enough to walk on the treadmill at work. I keep motivated by the 20 pounds I've already lost and keeping a nice eye on the finish line. This is a little corny but a friend of mine got me my first 'tiny t-shirt' I want to be able to wear it so I have it hanging in my closet where I see it everytime I go in. I won't lie...I am not a huge fan of working out, I guess I consider myself a bit of a princess because I don't like to sweat! But then again, if I want to wear my new 'tiny t' and be healthy I know what I need to do! Good luck with what you decide. I can honestly say the recovery has been rather easy and down 20 pounds in a month isn't half bad either