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I've been banded 8.5 weeks and I've lost 25 pounds.

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I was banded in May and am down about 70.5 pounds with no fills. I have my 6 month check up on Nov. 10th, so i'm going to try to lose 5 more pounds by that point to put me at 75 pounds lost...if i can. If i can't, oh well, i am still happy with my progress and even more happy that i am fill free and can eat any type of food that i want to eat (just not in huge portions)

people are finally starting to notice the weight come off, but they don't know how i'm doing it because when we go out I still eat. I feel amazing and I look great. not that i'm bragging or anything ;)

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I have lost exactly 100 pounds in 11 months so far. My 1 year comes up on November 3rd.

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I was banded Aug 11th. I lost 8lbs pre op and only 7lbs since. I actually gained four between my first and second fill and then lost five between fill 2 and 3 (this past sat). I didn't feel any restriction after the first and a little after the 2nd. Just getting on solids today after fill #3, and i'm hoping this does the trick! If not, i'll go back in two weeks for more. I'm up to 9ccs in a 14cc band! So far, i'm happy, at least i've lost 15lbs. I can't exercise right now, it's REALLY hard to find the time because i'm in a fulltime school program and it's insane, like the hardest thing i've ever done in my life. It should get easier around dec though and i'll be jumping back on the exercise wagon with biking and walking. I have normally pretty good eating/drinking habits so I haven't had to make a ton of changes in that aspect and since my body is used to, i'm not losing as fast as others. But I am happy, i'm going in the right direction and it's not as hard to "be good" as before.

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JAN. 17TH 223.4(1ST OF 6 MONTH VISIT) SURGERY DATE: 7/11/11 I WAS 211LBS TODAY I AM 188LBS....NO MORE DIABETIC MEDS!!!!!!AS OF OCT.3RD

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I was banded on 03/08/2011 and was 371lbs the morning of my surgery. I was a tight 26/28. Today I am 270lbs and a size 18/20. Down 101lbs in 7 months. I have worked so hard and feel wonderful. I want to lose another 100 and then will decide my final goal from there. Good luck!

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Im down 32 pounds since surgery date 2 months and 2 days from today. 42 pounds from highest weight. GO ME!!! lololol

Good job everyone!

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I have not lost a lot of weight but I have changed my life drastically! I have lost 64lbs on my journey since February24 2011. I have had good times and bad. Puking times and good times! I wouldnt trade it for nothing because I dont eat near what I used to!!! I lost a total of 80lbs last year if you add in my preop diet! I am pretty proud of my self for that. I know I could change the way I eat on the weekends, but I think it keeps me saine to be able to enjoy stuff on saturdays! so average during most weeks i can lose 2-3 punds and gain 1-2 on a saturday and sunday. so... i am losing a lot slower that most would be. but Its TOTALLY WORTH IT! i dont splurdge anymore on stuff, i sure cant overeat!

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I was banded 8-27-10 and I have lost 132lbs. I was a tight 28/26 pant and a 3XL/4XL shirt. I am currently in a 14 pants and a L/XL shirt (depending on the syle). VERY HAPPY with my decision to have a lapband!

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I was banded on September 21st of this year and I have lost 21 pounds so far. I am no longer wearing my size 18s and XXL shirts and can fit comfortably in my 14s and XL shirts. I am scheduled for my first fill on the 25th of this month.

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Banded on 9/22/11- I am down 21 pounds right now.

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I've lost 85lbs over 4yrs, I think at my age (64) that that's pretty good. I've ran into some plateaus but my doctor says slow is good. Down from a size 26 to a 16; not bad IMO.

How much have you taken off????and how long did it take honestly...I'm down to 189 today and I had the band 3/18/2010 I started at 261

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Surgery on 6/19/09

Start Weight 252lbs

Today I am 150lbs. It took me 2yrs & 4months to loose 102lbs

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that is because you "rock it sista"!

It took me a year to lose 115 pounds. It's been just over 3 years and I'm down a total of 149. At 51, I weigh 5 pounds less than I did at 18!

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I was banded 6/9/10 and I was 262 on that morning- today I am 164!

Yeah, really checking out the BMI's is something.........I have lost 67 pounds, but I think the bmi scale says it all. Mine says "no longer obese" just overweight! I have gotten very addicted to reading them....after all that is what they judge on you for insurance and whatnot!

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