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Dear All
I had my band a year ago July in Belgium and made my target 101 pounds to lose. By the end of the year I had lost 107.5 and 90.5 inches.
I am now bouncing around at approx 9st 10lbs give or take 2 lbs so very pleased. In total I have lost 117lbs and 93.75 inches.
Can't quite believe that I have lost it but never doubted that the band was the right tool for me.
Have fun and stay focused.
Claire

Hi Sarah
This is your journey and we can only tell you what are experiences have been to date and how we found the intial experience.
Where you have your surgery and who with is your choice. The fact that you have made such a big leap of faith in such a short period of time is reflective of where you are in your decision making process. If this is the space you feel comfortable with then go for it.
Keep us posted on how you get on and don't ever think that there is a silly or stupid question. Remember that this is a lovely supportive forum and there are plenty of lovely people here who will answer you and support you with lots of positivity.
Take care and take itall one day at a time!
Cx

Hello
yes here is a link to the photos: www.mummiesbirthbuddy.co.uk/weightlossphotos.htm
HTH
Cx

Definately a good decision and one I certainly haven't regretted.
I feel so much healthier and look much younger.
I even managed a slice of toast the other day 16 months after having the band. It was yummy.
Now at the 9st 7lb mark and to date have lost 120lbs and 99.25 inches which is phenomenol!
Enjoy your journey!
Cx

Hello all
Hope you are well?
Wow what a new look to the forum it's great!
Well I have had an interesting few weeks. I managed half a piece of toast last weekend and a full piece today. I love seeded bread and this was my first slice in 16 months since having the band as I wasn't able to eat it before as it wouldn't go through. It was delicious.
Still mainly having Soup but trying to have more solids but it is difficult. I can eat cheese so that is a bonus and drink milk plus cashew nuts for the fibre and I have stumbled across Belvitas a quick Breakfast snack which is keeping me more regular - sorry if TMI.
So can't wait to see if I can manage more toast tomorrow as it would be lovely to be able to eat this in the morning with some lovely strawberry jam.
Weight wise I am now stable at 9st 8 - 9st 10 and a BMI of 22.7
Happy in my place at the moment and can see lots of changes happening in terms of the loose skin with the yoga. I teach 5 classes a week and it's a mixture of well woman and pregnancy yoga. So getting lots of focus on my pelvic floor area and toning my tummy (especially as can't do sit ups etc) just brilliant all over toning.
Anyway, just thought I would touch base and say hello. Hope everyone is ok and staying focused.
Take care
Claire x

Claire
My daughter finishes school this year and I promised her a girly holiday of her choice. She chose a cruiseround Italy and Greece (that'll teach me!) so we are off in June.
Sarah,
I have had one fill so far back in October so I have probably waited too long between them. I am going to book for the 18 March so I might see you there. You are absolutely right. What is the point of going through the op if we don't hang in there and stick it out. I have been much better behaved today and the band is trying to tell me something as I was sick after one spoon of rice tonight which is unusual for me.
Shaz