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WEll, I am at the 5 year mark on May 31, and I just recently had a band slip and am scheduled for a band revision or removal on the exact same day at the exact same time. At this time, my hopes are for a revision as my doctor is planning on putting a new band in place which he feels is going to do a better job and have less risk of slippage than the one I currently have. I have been back and forth with my decision and think that if its possible that is what I am voting for. This is a way of life for me now, has been for over 5 years, and I just cannot think of living any other way. I am happy to say that I started my journey at 368lbs, and am down 173lbs. On surgery date I was 321, so from 5 years ago, I am down 126lbs and are within 30lbs of my goal weight of 165. I am hoping that when I report in next year at this time, I will have lost that 30 and be in maintence:) Just wanted to share, and say hello to all the 2007 May Bandsters. Traci

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Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. It is inspirational and I wish you nothing but the best of luck. Please let me know how you are doing.

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You have done such a marvelous job with your weight loss - I am sorry about your slippage, nobody wants to go through that. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Another inspiration to add on to the many on here :)

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Thank you. I had my surgery on Thursday and they were able to put a new band in! I am on my way to recovering from the surgery, but I am happy to say it is not as bad as last time.

I am ready for my stomach muscles a d ribs to quit hurting, wow!!!

Everyone keep up the good work and remember our band is our tool to success

Traci

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Hello. I had my band put in May 25th, 2007 and have had several band slips over the past 4 years after having my gallbladder out and will be going in April for a revision. Looking forward to this fix...hoping the doc doesn't have to remove it. Need to get off the weight I have put back on with all the issues.

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