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Just wanted to say hi! New to this group...I had my surgery May 1, 2009 and as of Christmas morning lost 100 pounds! It has stopped because I had to have an unfill for a short time due to reflux...gained a few pounds but get my fill again Feb. 2nd so not much longer to go...then I'll start loosing again! I love this band!;)

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Just wanted to say hi! New to this group...I had my surgery May 1, 2009 and as of Christmas morning lost 100 pounds! It has stopped because I had to have an unfill for a short time due to reflux...gained a few pounds but get my fill again Feb. 2nd so not much longer to go...then I'll start loosing again! I love this band!;)

Hello LaDawn! Congrats on your awesome weight loss!!!:unsure:

BTW how did you post this thread? I don't seem to have the option.

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Hi Dawn! Thanks! There was a "Post New Thread" box at the bottom of the discussion page. I've had that happen too though, sometimes they just aren't there!;)

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Wow! Congratulations! I am hoping to be banded soon. How has it helped you? Thanks for posting....your success is inspirational! ~Jen

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Hi Jen!

Thanks for the sweet words! This band has been the absolute best thing I've ever done for myself! In just a month or so post op I was able to stop taking meds for my heart, high blood pressure, high cholesteral, one of my PCOS meds, diabetes, asthma, joint pain and was able to lower my c-pap machine for sleep apnea. It has been amazing! Not to mention, I just feel so much better! I have so much more energy! And absolutely love beeing able to shop in the "Normal Sized section of the clothing stores! It's been a very long time since I've been able to do that!

The not so great thing is that I have lots of wrinkles! They just started popping out of nowhere! But ya know...I can handle wrinkles if I have a much healthier body! :wink: I've been told that at about 18 months your skin starts to even out a bit and look better so we'll see.

Good luck with your banding! Hope it happens soon for you! Keep us posted!

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Hi La Dawn,

Welcome to our group. How amazing your weight loss is.

You will find we have a great group where everyone is very supportive.

As you can see we share all kinds of stuff, and it's so great to have others to share this experience with.

Take care

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Hi! Wow, Congratulations on an amazing loss in such a short time. Can I be you for like 5 min. so I know how it feels? I'm only 1/2 way there.

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Hi Jen!

Thanks for the sweet words! This band has been the absolute best thing I've ever done for myself! In just a month or so post op I was able to stop taking meds for my heart, high blood pressure, high cholesteral, one of my PCOS meds, diabetes, asthma, joint pain and was able to lower my c-pap machine for sleep apnea. It has been amazing! Not to mention, I just feel so much better! I have so much more energy! And absolutely love beeing able to shop in the "Normal Sized section of the clothing stores! It's been a very long time since I've been able to do that!

The not so great thing is that I have lots of wrinkles! They just started popping out of nowhere! But ya know...I can handle wrinkles if I have a much healthier body! :confused: I've been told that at about 18 months your skin starts to even out a bit and look better so we'll see.

Good luck with your banding! Hope it happens soon for you! Keep us posted!

WOW -- CONGRATS.............You're doing so well.......Keep it up.:smile2::thumbup::eek:

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Welcome, and not only congrats on your weight loss, but getting off all those meds too! It has to feel great!

I have just started shopping in the regular clothes department as well and I got to agree I am lovin it as well!

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HEY LADAWN, LOOKING GOOD:thumbup:, I WAS BANDED ON FEB 4TH, COMING UP TO ONE YEAR, I HAVE ONLY LOST 55 LBS, HAVE BEEN STUCK AT THE SAME WEIGHT FOR 3 MONTHS:sad:, BUT AT LEAST I HAVE NOT GAINED.:thumbup: I GET DEPRESSED WHEN THE scale DOES NOT MOVE. WHEN I GO FOR MY YEARLY I WILL GET A FILL. I DONT THINK I HAVE HIT THE SWEET SPOT YET. WHAT DO YOU EAT? IF YOU DONT MIND , GIVE ME A RUN DOWN ON A TYPICAL DAYS MENU. THANKS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

SURFERGIRL

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Welcome to the mayo Banditos, LaDawn! And congratulations on your awesome weight loss!!! :thumbup:

I also have started noticing the wrinkles -- ack! :thumbup: No one told me about that. I sure hope the 18-month thing is true.

Glad to have you with us. The Mayo Banditos are a great group of people! :scared2:

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So glad you joined us and posted your amazing success, LaDawn! Welcome. My goal is to lose 100lbs, so you, Ann (SpideyMom) and John are all my inspiration. I just love my band and have a renewed zest for life :unsure:

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