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Congrats Becky! Now that you've posted your amazing loss, you need to post where you started from. This will give people a better understanding of your journey. I know you started at a very high weight (not as high as my DH though :)) and people need to understand that your journey is quite different from most.

You've done amazing work and have every right to be pleased as punch!

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Guest liyahsmomy

WOW!!!! I am to be banded on DEC 1st and so many things are crossing my mind....... i woke up this morning with a cluttered mind about the surgery...but reading your post has got me pumped.....God bless you...I am so proud

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That is soooooo fantastic! You worked so hard, and you met your goal! Now, like the others, I want to know the most important steps you took to achieve that kind of success! Very impressive, very impressive! Here's a high five! Cindy

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I'm SO thrilled for you Becky!!!

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What a great feeling! You must feel like a million bucks right about now. Hope you just keep kicking ass at this!!!!!! Hugs from another Texas girl!!!!

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Congrats!!! That is so wonderful and exciting!

Tell us what did you eat and do?

Go buy yourself and outfit!!!

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Becky, that is simply amazing!!!! Well done! I can't wait to be where you are. I've already warned my hubby that when I hit -100lbs, I'm going to dance naked in the street LOL. He's got the camera ready *g*

Are you at goal now, or still want to lose more?

Thanks for the inspiration. Its because of posts like this that I know I can make it (although its taking a bit longer lol).

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Becky,

You are fantastic!!! I dream and dream and dream of what a one hundred pound loss will someday feel like!

I am scheduled to be banded this Friday in Dallas by your same doctor. I came to these boards because the last few days I've really been second guessing my decision. I really want to have bypass, but my husband isn't supportive of that because of the risks. We've compromised on the band. I've been getting disappointed because so much of my reading shows slow loss and eventual regain with the band. I have 150 pounds to lose, so I'm in for a loooong haul. I'm so pleased that I read your post. You've inspired me greatly!! I don't know that I can accomplish what you did, but just knowing that YOU did it and that it CAN be done is so helpful to me. And we have the same doctor to boot!

I'm so very, very happy for your success. Thanks for sharing!

B.

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Great job Becky! Thanks for sharing with us who are struggling. I know eveyone is asking but HOW DID YOU DO IT?!!!! Tell us please.

Eversoqute

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