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stacy king    1

stacy king
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Hello. I have gone through the process yer? But i need inspiration. When were u banded? How much hve u lost ? Whats your current weight?

I am due to be banded dec 28 me and my husband are going to do it together.

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LJCBF    363

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I was banded 8/7/12 and im down about 75 pounds.

Kwamke - That's great! What's working for you ?

Lee

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LJCBF    363

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I work a job where I get to walk a lot. I watch what I eat and I gave up bread and Pasta. Other than that' date=' that's all.[/quote']

That's a great start - really awesome. Can u believe that this winter you will come out of it heading into spring with a huge weight loss ?!! Very cool ... Giving up bread and Pasta which turns to sugar and creates big cravings is smart!

Good luck - Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present !

Lee

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kwarnke    19

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That's a great start - really awesome. Can u believe that this winter you will come out of it heading into spring with a huge weight loss ?!! Very cool ... Giving up bread and Pasta which turns to sugar and creates big cravings is smart!

Good luck - Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present !

Lee

Thanks man! I set a goal to make it through the holidays without gaining and so far I'm losing. I have a long way to go but every pound off puts me closer to freedom. Plus my wife is already noticing a big difference ;-)

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LJCBF    363

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Thanks man! I set a goal to make it through the holidays without gaining and so far I'm losing. I have a long way to go but every pound off puts me closer to freedom. Plus my wife is already noticing a big difference ;-)

Very inspiring we are all in this together. I LOVE your use of the word FREEDOM ... When I was 450+ pounds I felt (and was) imprisoned in my Body in able to do much of anything - connected to oxygen ... I would think ... Geez even people with a Life sentence in solitary get out of their cell to walk around/exercise an hour or so a

Week... Yet I CAN NEVER escape the prison of my broken body for even a minute

Life is different now !! Freedom is awesome : )

Lee

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joni2    27

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Hi I was banded 4/30/12. Started at 272 am at 189 as of today. It's getting harder fore too hang on there ! This is my first post. If I can encourage someone else, I would say let's finish what we have started and find who we really want to be!

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caseyp    89

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Starting weight: 263

Current weight: 188

Banded: 8/7/12

Praise God!

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goalseeker    695

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I was banded 9/4/12. I was 255 at my preop appointment. I had no pre op diet but was 251 the day of surgery. Today I am 213...41 pounds in 3.5 months. Amazing to me!

I track my food but don't stick to a strict calorie goal and I exercise 4-5 days a week.

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goalseeker    695

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I was banded 9/4/12. I was 255 at my preop appointment. I had no pre op diet but was 251 the day of surgery. Today I am 213...41 pounds in 3.5 months. Amazing to me!

I track my food but don't stick to a strict calorie goal and I exercise 4-5 days a week.

OMG I'm a math teacher and I messed up that basic subtraction lol... 42 pounds

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jilly_bean    41

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I'm getting banded on the 28th. It's great reassurance to hear all of these success stories :) thanks

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stacy king    1

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I'm getting banded on the 28th. It's great reassurance to hear all of these success stories :) thanks

Where are u getting yours done at.me and my husband are going to dallas and dr cribbens is doing ours sugery.this going to be a life style change but it is better then taking diet pills for the rest of your life.

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caseyp    89

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Stacy, my hubby and I have done this together. I had my band in Aug 2012. He has his in Sept 2012. I started out with a 40 lb head start. (I know it's not a race, but seriously you do notice.) we are now even. Both of us are at 75ish lbs lost. It has been such a great journey for us as a couple, as parents, and as friends to others. The really cool thing is that we aren't even very far into this. I'm excited for you and your hubby to be able to do this together. I can't imagine any other way for us.

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jilly_bean    41

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Where are u getting yours done at.me and my husband are going to dallas and dr cribbens is doing ours sugery.this going to be a life style change but it is better then taking diet pills for the rest of your life.

I'm getting mine done in Richland, Wa with Dr. Fox. His office has been great. I'm ready to start a new chapter. My husband is not getting banded but is super supportive. And "amen" to not taking anymore diet pills. Lol

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