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mousek    4

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I post here all the time with few complaints! I've lost 126 lbs., half of my body weight from my highest weight presurgery. I'm off of blood pressure medication, my joints and especially my feet don't hurt anymore, I started running last summer and have completed a half marathon, with training for a full marathon starting in a week. I'm a size 2 to 6 depending on the clothing brand, and have never looked better in my life (including my younger skinny days). The band journey was very easy for me--started a bit slow at first, but once it got started, I never hit a plateau. And on top of all of that, me and my pics are featured on my doctor's website as a success story. :)

Super WOW weight loss! Congrats on your marathons as well!

:drum: Drum roll please! Your :clock: has come!

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sassybandster    1

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I have been having discouraging thoughts lately about my weight loss journey. So, I took a step back and re evaluated. I have lost 62 lbs so far in 1 year. Thats a little over 1 lb per week. I know that I would not have lost this amount of weight any other way because I tried everything before being banded. I am working out regularly and able to get outside and play with my kids. I have dropped 3 sizes so far. I just feel better. I highly recommend having it done but its a personal decision. I would still like to lose 50 lbs and I am going to do it slowly. Slow and Steady wins the race!! Good luck!

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slm2007    7

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I'm getting my BAND on Monday (4/18) and I'm here to read your stories....thanks everyone. I'm scared...not of the surgery but the "after life." I'm sort of mourning things already if that makes sense...I'm scared of how I'm going to feel when I wake up and I'm scared of how I'm going to react to these new changes that MUST be made. I feel pretty ready and prepared, but can we ever be. Thanks for the inspiration...these are good stories to hear when you need them.....

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AliNSanDiego    1

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I consider myself another success story. I was banded 3 years ago in July. I started at around 250 pounds and now I am 150 pounds. My advice is to follow your Doctors instructions. That's what I did & it does work! Feel free to send me a message if you have questions or want more info on my band experience.

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