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I've just joined this forum.

I'm Italian, 61 years old.

I've been banded since may 10th 2011.

I've lost 50 kg (about 100 lbs) .

I've gained 5 kg back,but I think it is something that happens to most people.

My band is my best friend.

When I had my lap band surgery I knew it was the last chance life was giving me e that, if I failed, I would live (and die) as an obese.

This is the reason why I'm determined to make my band work.

Here in Italy, when there are no more chances left, we say "it's my last shore".

I hope you can help me not to give up..

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Ciao Rosetta! So glad you found this forum. There is a thread called "Hey Banders" in the 100+ to lose category -- a lot of long time banders posting on there. We are all a little mixed up because the site has recently been redesigned and they are still getting the kinks out.

I am newly-banded and very excited to be out of food jail. I'm 52 and live in the north (an hour and a half from Boston) where it is very cold this morning. Troppo freddo! My Italian is terrible these days but I love Italy and lived there for a year a very long time ago. Sending you best wishes......

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Welcome Rosetta! :D I am a new bandster, four days, today. Recovering well and learning how to hang with my new Silicone Friend. :D It sounds as if your band has been a great help to you and that you just need a little kickstart to get back on track. People on this forum are so helpful and supportive and will uplift and support you in your efforts to continue in your success and healthy lifestyle. I have found this forum and the wise words of so many of the members here invaluable.

I have always wanted to visit Italy, maybe one day I will be lucky enough to be able to do so. Rome... florence... *sigh* :D

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Ciao Rosetta!

Good luck on your journey! I'm post op 11 months and I'm still learning the ins and outs of lapband surgery!

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:rolleyes: Welcome to our banded world. We wish you a smooth road to good health. Keep us posted on how it goes. . . . . .

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Stick around, we fight like relatives but we're still friends in the end.

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Hello Rosetta welcome, I am 65 years old. Lapband was the perfect choice for me. Best wishes to you. If you have any questions or need help just ask. Ilene

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HI Rosetta,

I am married to a USA Italian. I am 65 years old, have been a lapbander for 4 years and 2 months. I have lost 100 lbs, and gaiend back some. i am trying real hard to stay under 1000 calories a day to jump start my own weightloss. I was not always fat, but afte my 30's adn a hysterectomy, I gradually gained weight to top 245. As a young girl I ws always"pleasingly plump, as they said back in the 50's) but always felt fatter than the other grls. I guess that you would say that I, too, wa at my last shore! I an't say that it was easy, fo rme it wsn't, but it sure was the best! Welcome to our site, Karen

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