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Just wanting to compare notes with others who were banded around the same time as me. So far I've lost 35 pounds, doesn't seem like a lot for a year but it has been a huge lifestyle change and I know I need to exercise!!!

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Hi. I was banded August 16, 2011. I've lost 70 pounds so far and have 3.75 in my band. I'm 10 pounds from my original goal (150). It has been a wonderfull journey I wish us all great success.

Stephanie

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i was banded in May 2011, I have lost 85lbs so far, my sister was banded the same day as me and she has lost around 90-95lbs. We r both really tight. Good luck with yours.

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I was banded 7/11/11 and have lost 72 The problem is I've only lost about 5 since February

I went today and had a fill I need 30 more to reach my goal good luck to you !!

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Oh wow you are all doing so well. I had a complete unfill after my surgury due to swelling and they have been putting the Fluid back in .2cc's at a time. Right now I am at 4.8cc and starting to feel that truly not hungry or thinking about food feeling. I also skipped a few months of going in for a fill because I found it hard to take one day off a month from work. Can I ask you a few question for comparison:

1. How many cc's do you have?

2. At what point did you really start to feel restriction?

3. How much exercise do you do and how have your habits changed in the past year

Thanks so much I find this type of sharing very inspirational :0)

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I was banded 6/27/11 and have lost 86 so far, 30ish more to go. Idk how many cc's I have, I've had 5 fills and my band is tight (my preference). I follow low carb, high Protein. I used to exercise 6 days a week but I started working in january and have not had the time nor the energy to keep that up. ugh. I need to start exercising again...

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I got restriction in october. That was my 3rd fill and it was perfect. Since then I've had 2 more for fine tuning after wt loss. sorry, I still dont know the cc's.

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I was banded 7/11/11 and have lost 72 The problem is I've only lost about 5 since February

I went today and had a fill I need 30 more to reach my goal good luck to you !!

I was banded July 20, 2011 and I have lost 53 pounds and I was stuck at 186 for 3 months and got a fill and lost 10 pounds and I've been there ever since my last full June 4. I always lose 10 lbs the first 2 weeks after my fill then nothing until I get another fill. But I really don't think I need a fill because I occasionally get stuck I think I just need to focus on chewing and smaller bites then I'll be golden!

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I was banded in May and Im down 95 pounds. I have 60 more to go!!! One thing I have learned is that this is a deeply personal journey. That being said, I have 10cc in a 14 cc band. Im tight, but only fir a time until i need anothetr fill because The amount of food slowly creeps up on me, and i go for a fill.

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