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I was banded one month ago, and saw my PA today. I'm doing great! All the little pinches and aches are normal, and I can start swimming and tai chi again! Incisions are fine (only got 2), and the port is flat.

Since I can only eat about a cup of food, and I was losing weight, we didn't even do a fill! Seems like I don't need it now, and I didn't want to start barfing. Next check in is in 3 weeks to see if I need an adjustment.

Hooray!

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^5 your happy journey continues!

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WOO HOOO!!! Congratulations!! keep it going!!

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Awesome! Sounds like you're off to a great start. Continued success

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Thanks, everybody! I started tai chi again today!

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Sounds like you're off to a great start. I hope mine goes as well. Getting banded Sept 18

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Well done !!!

Just take it one day at time... your on the right track... just curious did you take starting measurements?

I don't own scales... I checked in every month with my family doctor and got weighed and measured... and I also got weighed in every time got an adjustment (I had 4 in total). I still get weighed in every month... this really keeps me focused and on track.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

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Yes, I have been doing measurements- down two inches on my waist and one on my hips.

Thanks for the advice and good wishes!

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Congrats on also hitting " onederland !!!"

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