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Well I am 23lbs from being of "normal" weight for my height. I am at 182. Hard to believe I am not 300lbs anymore. I've been in several stores and found that I am in a solid 8/10 or M/L depending on the maker. I will be 1 year post op on August 9th.

I went Monday and had most of my saline taken out of my band because of discomfort. I am determined to lose the last 23lbs by old fashioned willpower and exercise. I would love to end up around 150 which would make me have lost 1/2 my body weight.

Plastic surgery is definately in my future, can anyone say full body lift? The doctors have advised me to wait until I have maintained my weight for a year to see how well my skin adjusts and give it a chance to do so on its own.

Hubby had his band tightened on Monday and he is having a hard time so please keep him in your thoughts. He is finally realizing what restriction feels like.

I will try to post pics soon! smiley.gif

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WOW...you have done GREAT. I have lost 98 pounds in 19 months and am about 12 pounds from my goal.

I am a fellow Texan...banded by Dr. Adam Smith in Ft. Worth. Do you ever go to any of the DFW Bandsters support dinners? I go to the one in Arlington. My husband is banded, too.

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Wow, just WOW! You've done a fantastic job, Carrie. What's your secret?

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From the bottom of my heart, congratulations, you gave me goosebumps reading your thread. :hug:

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Well lookie at you !!! I'm so proud and happy for you Carrie :confused: Congratulations !!! so when do we see b/4 and after pictures? huh huh huh???? :)

Hugs !!

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Awesome Carrie, way to go!!! You are truely an inspiration :clap2: .

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Way to go Carrie--You can do it. You've learned what you can and can't make it work now over the past year. I believe in you!! You will succeed!! You will drop those last 23lbs!

Please tell DH that he's also in our thoughts--GO DH GO!!

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WOW!! You are truly an inspiration!!! I cannot wait to say the same thing one day in the near future!! Good luck on your continued journey to a better you!

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CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE!!! I am so thrilled for you. I am only 27 lbs. away from goal & I totally know how you're feeling. We can do this!!

I am eagerly waiting to see those pictures you're going to post!! :confused:

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Congratulations!!! A size 8/10.....I can imagine how good that makes you feel! I am giving a shoutout too....Pictures!! Pictures!! LOL! Make them before and after pics!

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WAY TO GO! i CAN'T WAIT TILL THOSES WORDS (LETTERS) ARE COMING OUT OF MY MOUTH (KEYBOARD) LOL GOOD JOB!!!!!

Go DH go (my Dh is going to need someone to show him the ropes soon.....

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Carrie, you have done beautifully. Have you always lost consistently or did you have any trouble at the beginning. Mine has been very slow.

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