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kah1213

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kah1213    311

kah1213
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question for those who have already been banded...I'm starting with a BMI of approx 34 and I want to get to a BMI of 22-24. so, that's about 60-70 lbs. what has your experience been with the pace of the weight loss?

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JennyBee    340

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It's veeeeeeerrrrryyy slow.

I started w/bmi of 30, and have only lost 18 lbs since February 14th. Seems like nothing compared to others that have lost 30-40lbs that were banded around the same time I was:)

It is slower for low bmi-ers. We will get there! Slowly but surely. I need to lose 30 more to get to my goal of 115!!

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kah1213    311

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Congrats! 18 lbs isn't too shabby either! Have you have a couple fills?

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JennyBee    340

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Hi Kah... As a matter of fact I had my 2nd fill today at 4:00. I now have 5cc in my band. Hopefully I will feel some restriction with this one:) up to now I have none whatsoever! If I let myself I could totally pig out:)

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Lluna    14

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My surgery was 8/19/11 with a BMI of 35 and a weight of 248, as of today I'm down almost 70 lbs.

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JennyBee    340

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Go girl! Lluna that's awesome!!! How many Cc's in ur band? Do u have good restriction?

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kah1213    311

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Could u really eat anything without the fills/restriction? I thought there was some slight restriction after the surgery even without a fill?

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JennyBee    340

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Yes, I could definitely eat anything and I sure have to this point:)

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kah1213    311

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Wow Jenny so u basically lost almost 20lbs on your own! Amazing. Any secrets to share? Lol

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JennyBee    340

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It's been super hard..

A lot of will power and just the thought that I payed $10,000 out if pocket keeps me motivated! Lol

One if my little tricks is buying little 1/2 cup tupperwares, i only eat what it can hold, for example I'll fill 1 with tuna and one with black beans/red beans/or chickpeas.. I'll take both little 1/2 cups to work and that's my 1 cup lunch.

I need to get exercising though. It's my weakness.

So when were u banded? What has bend your progress do far?

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JennyBee    340

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Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

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JennyBee    340

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Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

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JennyBee    340

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Oops.. I meant what has been your progress so far? ( darn iPhone)

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kah1213    311

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I'm scheduled to be banded May 30. Going to start tapering my diet next week (less calories/more protein) and then 1 day of liquids before surgery...then 2 weeks liquids after. I'm sorta having my last hurrah right now if you know what I mean!

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