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I began my WLS journey on June 28, 2010 with my first consultation @ 316 lbs. I was banded on July 8, 2010 @ 308 lbs. with a 14 cc AP large Lapband by Dr. Stephen Britt. He will never know how much he has changed my life! I have had two fills with the first one being a little under 3 cc's and the second one being right at 2 cc's. I have great restriction. At times, I feel like I may be too tight then at other times not so much....but, all in all....I am happy with my restriction I have. Today is 12/21/10 and I weighed in @ 265 lbs. I am ecstatic! I no longer fear the scales...I love the scales! It is like a Christmas gift everytime I step on them and see that I have lost more weight...even though I must admit...I really don't work as hard to lose the weight as I should! As a matter of fact, I probably would be down 70 or more lbs. by now instead of the 51 lbs. I have lost if I actually worked out like I should! But, I am happy to have lost the 51 lbs. in only 5 months!!! I recently went clothes shopping as my pants were huge on me! Instead of the usual size 26 that fit tight...Imagine my surpise to easily get into the size 18's!!! I haven't worn a size 18 since I was 19 yrs. old! I also have a pair of 16's that fit me as well!!! =)

I have no problems with my band. I do have times where I get stuck and slime like crazy...but, all in all...I am happy and the only regret I have is not having had it done sooner! I feel like a have a new lease on life and I am so looking forward to my next 35 + years!!! =)))

Today is January 24, 2011 and I weighed in last night at 251.2 lbs. I had another fill on January 4, 2011 of 1cc at which time I weighed in at 258 lbs. I was extremely too tight and was puking everything up and not even getting 500 calories a day in. I went back to the doctor on January 21, 2011 and he removed 2cc's from my band. I instantly felt better. I can now eat without getting stuck, sliming, or puking. I am able to get at least 800 calories in now and drink my 64 oz. of water and get all of my protein in. I am more hungry but, I am making good food choices and staying within my calorie range. I dropped down to 251.2 lbs within 3 days of having my unfill. I was able to increase my calorie intake which is what my body needed! I am so excited and can't wait for this summer to get here. I plan on doing my first 5k and I now work out regularly! I actually "ENJOY" it! =)