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3 years & 10 Days after banding and I am in Onderland!!



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I was banded on 7/31/07. In the first 13 months that i had my band I rapidly dropped weight losing 130 pounds in the first 13 months. Then I went for another fill, that I was hoping would land me at goal. It was done under fluro, but even still I was far too tight. I stayed with it for months being stubborn & foolishly ignoring the discomfort and other signs of a problem. Finally when I couldn't take it anymore I was unfilled and because I had hurt my stomach in the process ALL of my fill was removed. I regained about forty pounds before I was filled back up to my sweet spot again so I had to re-lose that weight. I learned my lesson and have been very careful with how tight I am. The pounds no longer melt off so I exercise even more then I had previously 6 days a week either doing cardio, elliptical, belly dancing, zumba or yoga. This past April I completed my first half marathon.

:thumbup: I've had many NSVs, but landing in Onderland feels incredible!!! Goal here I come !!!

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Congratulations on your success.

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Congrats on your success!

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Congrats!!!

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ONEderful!

Congratulations from a sister belly dancer.

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AWESOME!!! cant wait to get to 199 lbs..... soon.....very soon :)

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That is great!

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That is awesome! Congratulations!

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Congratulations!!!

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Thank You !!!

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