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Shanese01    0

Shanese01
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I was banded on April 12 and was wondering how much weight everyones lost. I've lost 40lbs. and was curious to c what everyone have lost.

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marsmom    2

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I was banded on April 6th. I have lost about 34 pounds. Got my second fill today. I am excited for things to come.

alicia

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waynooo    1

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April 9th, 45 pre and post op. I have been at a stand still until last week and the scale is moving a bit know. I go for my 3rd fill on 02/25/10. After my last fill, Friday, I can feel a little restriction. It really lets me know it is there if I eat to fast and dont chew, Ouchers!!!!

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Shanese01    0

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April 9th, 45 pre and post op. I have been at a stand still until last week and the scale is moving a bit know. I go for my 3rd fill on 02/25/10. After my last fill, Friday, I can feel a little restriction. It really lets me know it is there if I eat to fast and dont chew, Ouchers!!!!

I go for my 2nd fill on Tuesday 6/15. I too am excited. My goal is to lose 10 to 15lbs a month. I would like to lose a total of 100lbs by November.

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waynooo    1

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You can do it! I would love to see those numbers for myself.

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IAmJacksLapBand    5

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I was banded on April 12 and was wondering how much weight everyones lost. I've lost 40lbs. and was curious to c what everyone have lost.

April 27. Down 32 from my highest and 29 from the start of my preop diet that began April 12.

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Froggie D    1

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Banded April7 and down 44 pounds including preop. Get my second fill tomorrow. Looking forward to it as the last week has been tougher. 79 pounds to go!

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RuthieG64    0

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I was banded on April 15th (Take THAT, IRS!!! heehee) and am down 31 lbs. pre- and post-op. I just had my first fill today! (That was kind of a weird feeling!) and am on full liquids for 48 hours. Had my 1/2 cup of potato-leek creamed Soup and "felt" it! Haven't had that feeling since the few days after surgery!

Dr. did not tell me how much he filled--my hubby was watching and said 'not quite one syringe full'?!? I am REALLY hoping to feel this restriction cause I have felt like I could eat anything (and almost any amount) for the last 2 weeks! My Doc was disappointed that I had stopped measuring, so my 1/2 cup bowls are back out (including one in my purse).. Good Luck, April Bandsters!! We Can Do It!!

Ruthie G.

highest- 277

current- 241.6 (let's not forget those point.numbers!! :thumbup:

goal- 169 (cuz that is what my DL says! :smile:)

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marykb    0

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I was banded on 4/8 and have lost 45 lbs. I haven't had a fill yet. The last Dr. visit I had he told me I didn't need one. I have another appt. on Friday, so I'll see what happens then.

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rgrz79    0

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My surgery date was 4/26 and I am down 33 lbs. No fills yet, I don't feel like I need one - I can pretty much eat everything, but I only take small portions -- way less I used to eat. My weight loss has slowed down to about 1lb a week, and I am happy with that:rolleyes2:.

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Karlzmom    1

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Surgery was April 19th. I am down 41lbs from my top weight, 36 from start of pre-op diet, and 23 from my surgery date. No fills yet, none scheduled as I seem to be doing ok and don't want to be tighter than I need to be.:thumbup:

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lakeside    1

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I was banded on April 28th and since preop have lost 32 lbs. I had my first fill yesterday 6.6 cc in a 14 cc band.

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lynh564    0

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I was banded on 4/5. I am down 44lbs today including pre-op weight loss. I have had one fill and due for the 2nd one next week.

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Purrplelover    48

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I was banded April 14th and i have lost 50.4 pounds so far!!! I hope it continues to come off. I got lucky and got restriction with my first fill.

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