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leannel90    206

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What an inspiring post catfish! I am just starting my journey and am excited to know this works!

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Destined*Lady*D    90

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All I can say is "WOW" I love reading all of people's success. Congrats on all your great accomplishments. Very inspiring :)

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B-52    7,113

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Well Done...Yes...this thing works, if we let it......

I too cannot diet...tried it 00 times and failed every time..even gained more back than I started with....when my back was up against the wall, my PCP suggested WLS....

Thank God he did.....like you, I got my "Normal" life back.....

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raerae8513    17

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Congrats!!!! I love hearing and seeing the success stories of other lap band patients.... I wish you a lot of luck in your continued journey to reaching your goal!!!!

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kll724    3,055

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Catfish87, you are an inspiration. Slow and steady, says the turtle, wins the race!Congrats to you!Karen

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OnMyWay2Thin    45

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David, CONGRATULATIONS! I'm a stickler for detail and according to my calculations, you have actually lost 102 pounds and you achieved your short term goal well before Memorial Day 2013!!! You sound like you have really followed the rules and been committed to using the band properly. I'm currently trying to get back on track again and you are a true inspiration. Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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Creekwood    702

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Wow, awesome job man! It's great to see guys on here be this successful! Thanks for sharing.

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catfish87    3,471

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Wow' date=' awesome job man! It's great to see guys on here be this successful! Thanks for sharing.[/quote']

Thanks!

Guys or Gals, we can all be successful!

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knhtown    121

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Thanks for sharing! I am inspired by your accomplishments! On a funny note your no longer one of those yellow mudcats (appaloosa) < my country girl is showing ;)

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John Picone    26

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Been on LBT a long time. I considered myself a listener on here, and not a talker for the first three years. I've started posting recently, but never started a topic.

But today I just had to do this.

I started at my Band journey in 2009. I have never had any band issues, as some may know, I did have an installation issue that was corrected. ( And yes, like others I think I have the best doctor/staff in the world. )

So I was 324 miserable, unhealthy, tired all the time pounds when I started. I am so happy to say that today.... on 3/22.. I WEIGH 222 lbs on my scale. I haven't seen those numbers in over 20 years!! Over ONE HUNDRED POUNDS LOST!

I will reach my goal of around 185 sometime late this year or early next, I don't care! NOW, after 3 1/2 years, this has become my life. I eat almost anything I want, I do exercise ( consisting 90% of the time of bike riding ) more than ever, and I feel better than I EVER remember feeling in my entire life.

So, if I could say a word of advice to the newer folks who will struggle from time to time, its this: NEVER, EVER GIVE UP! If something isn't working, change it. Be honest and firm with your doctor. For me, a properly adjusted band, is the most important thing. I couldn't diet on my own....been there, done that. THIS THING WORKS!

Thanks to all who have posted advice/encouragement/suggestions/etc. Just because we don't all agree on everything surrounding the band, we really are all after the same goal....to be healthy! :)

Great Job Dave!

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sunnysweety    15

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SO nice to hear a good story like this. I was becoming quite discouraged on my lap band journey only 5 months in because I didn't have any restriction that whole time. Luckily, I have restriction now and it is so wonderful to feel like I had this done for a reason. It is so good to know that after that long, you have so much faith in the band and that I can, too!! Thanks for sharing!!

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ItsBritneyB    39

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Great job. So happy for you.

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shrcumm    953

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I am so Happy For You!! I Wish your Happiness Continues, Great Inspiration!!!

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catfish87    3,471

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I was becoming quite discouraged on my lap band journey only 5 months in because I didn't have any restriction that whole time. Luckily, I have restriction now and it is so wonderful to feel like I had this done for a reason.

That is whats so great about this surgery. Its adjustable! Glad you're in a happy spot now too. :)

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pastor o    73

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CONGRATULATIONS !!!

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