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Hi All!

7 years of being banded myself. I wanted to hear from the really long timers (if your on this board) and your story. How are you doing? :)

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only 3 yrs here. you may want to try the vetern bandsters forum

wendy

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How are you doing 7 years out?

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Good idea! I just saw the new forum and posted in it.

Holly Dolly, I'm not doing great. I only lost 5 lbs in 7 years. Yup..you read that right...lol

I'm scheduled for a new band on March 1st and I'm struggling with the decision to have it done.

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Did you gain back your weight or were there complications that prevented you from losing? I'm assuming it must have worked at least a little or you wouldn't be considering replacing it?

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Hey firefaerie,

I never lost weight with the band. We are not sure if it's due to a defective band or my anatomy. The thought about replacing it came from my doc and that perhaps it would work this time. I'm skeptical and leaning to not going under.

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Hey firefaerie,

I never lost weight with the band. We are not sure if it's due to a defective band or my anatomy. The thought about replacing it came from my doc and that perhaps it would work this time. I'm skeptical and leaning to not going under.

I found your other post so I got the rest of your story :)

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