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I have always been the oddball I suppose. I eat about 2 cups of food a meal . 3 times a day .. most days I have Snacks also . *shrug*

Awesome!! You look great and thanks for putting what you've done to get there. In 5 months, I've lost 31 pounds and thats ok with me. I exercise and can eat bread and meat also. I have a crazy schedule too so my exercise is becoming more of a priority now. Keep up the good work and keep us posted. Kuddos to you!!

30 lbs in 5 months is 120 in 20 months !!!! I say you rock ..... slow and steady wins the race

Thanks you guys !!!!!

Congratulations! You look great! Have you been exercising to do so well? If you could give us soon-to-be-banded newbies advice what would it be?

My advise would be not to stress the process... the band will work if you use it to your advantage. Do not be afraid to eat . I can eat bread and meat - I don't think there is anything I can not eat . I just cant eat the amount i used to. If you need an unfill do not be afraid to do that . Sometimes eating more is a good thing. Your body needs fuel.

10 lbs ago I started Weight Watchers because the band had done all the band was going to do on its own ... now I had to help it . I just started exercising this week ... i work and go to school full time so my schedule is crazy, I just do 25 mins in the morning .

41 more till my docs goal

66 more till my personal goal !!!!!!!

Congrats! What did you do as far as excercise?

I did not start exersizing really until the start of the summer... elliptical machine and stuff..

Now I really just work out on the treadmill for an hour / 2 days a week .

I work and go to school full time sooooo not much time for exersize

I was banded 8/2/10 and have finally hot the 100 lb mark ... actually its a bit more ! I am super excited and looking forward to getting to goal !

I have lost 95 and only have 90 more to go !!!!!! I am over the half way mark .... I am super excited. I love my band "roberta". Best decision I ever made !

Thanks guys ... Im feeling pretty good about this band!

... that is unless i lose 8 lbs in the next 2 weeks... bwahahahahah.

Is cool . I have done amazing and hopefully will be at goal this time next year !

I had the totally OPPOSITE experience at NYU. My surgery was on 8/2/10 and my consult was approx a month before. Everything went smoothly with the insurance and I was always kept abreast of any "hiccups". Dr. Ren was amazing and my follow up has been great . I would reccomend anybody to NYU.

I have seen it mentioned .. what is it ?

Congratulations! Are you at restriction? My 6 month anniversery will be 2/13. I think I may now be at restriction after 8 fills! I am a at 34 pounds, which I am happy about but could be even happier at 60.

Yes I am at restriction after only had 3 fills.. I think i am at 6.3 in a 10cc band but im not sure. All I know is after that last .3 (about 2 months ago) I said i was not going back for any more fills .. lol . This feels perfect !

Hosework will not make your band slip.... no worries.

I have lost 60 pounds give or take and still have 110 to go .. but this has been the best decision ever. Dr. Ren at NYU Medical Center was the best and everything has been super easy.

I have lost all this weight before .. hopefully the band will help me keep it off this time !

love pizza and still eat it.

HIGHEST WEIGHT - 361

GOAL WEIGHT -190

SURGERY DATE- 8/2

WEIGHT ON SURGERY DAY - 361?

CURRENT WEIGHT - 302.6

HOW CLOSE/FAR ARE YOU FROM YOUR GOAL WEIGHT - 112

My surgeon says I can drink diet pop .. Dr. Ren-Fielding is one of the best in the biz so I am riding with her.

STOP ... you have lost an average of 2.125 lbs a week .. you are doing great . sit down !

I totally can .. by band is pretty ok with bread.< /p>

Currently in the trash, I'm assuming. I'm waiting to get a port replacement. It was right above my bellybutton (only like an inch above it).

Wow - what happens that you need a replacement ?

It is amazing how many different places surgeons put your port .

Mine is waaay to the right of belly button somewhere between my boob and waist.

Where is yours?

can he refer you to somebody that is capable ?

Its wierd and creepy - but I cant stop touching it .

I wonder will I ever be able to see it?

Skinny people out there ... can you see it?

Nope you will be fine ... I had my period during surgery. They gave me mesh panties and a big ole pad . you will be fine !