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Just checking in to see how others are doing? My total loss (pre-op included) is 26 lbs. part of me feels that it should be more, the rest of me feels that it's a perfectly normal and safe amount to be down.

I've had 1 fill so far, having my next one in December. I've thrown up once so I know that the band is working as I was getting doubtful.

I have energy back to do stuff and feel thankful for that alone. I'm not eating the proper things or in the manner I was told to all the time but want to.

I just have to be patient and follow the rules.

Hope you are doing well in your own journeys!

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Hi,

I was banded towards the end of Sept. only lost 16 lbs but still happy with that, at least the gaining weight has stopped. I had my second fill last night as I was still able to eat normal portions. My Dr has told me I may need to come back again in a week if I am still able to eat easily. I am on fluids right now and think I can finally feel some restriction, and if I am getting restriction with fluids then I am hoping the food will be less to :)

Trying to remain positive but still determined to succeed :)

Good luck :)

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I'm at 34 pounds I think? Banded 9/11. I've had two fills, but going to get some out as I feel like I'm in the red zone.

I've been really mad that I can't eat all these Thanksgiving leftovers this week.

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Did you freeze all your Thanksgiving leftovers? :o)

I'm doing ok with the portions at meal times but to be honest - I'm not saying no to the sweets showing up now that Christmas is approaching. Holding at 26 pounds gone which I have to remind myself is good for the level of work I've put in and that my health/energy is better than it was before. So I have no reason to complain but a few reasons to kick myself in the butt to work harder.

Attempting to start a support group in my area and hope that a regular meeting of bandsters will help us all reach our goals.

All the best to you over the Christmas holidays. Here's to a happy, healthy 2015!

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Congrats on your loss! I had my banding in early September and am down a total of about 30 lbs since I began the pre-op journey. I have had a fill at each of my monthly visits up until the one last week. My dr started me out with 3 ccs, added another 1.5 the first month and another 1 cc last month. It wasn't until the second fill that I started feeling like the band was making much of a difference in my hunger levels, although the amount I could eat at one sitting was certainly diminished! I lost 7 pounds from my November to December dr's appointments, but I decided to hold off on adding any additional until my January appointment. I, too, am feeling so much better physically!!!! I've been able to reduce my high blood pressure meds almost completely! And I'm down two pant sizes.

I'm so afraid I'm going to do something to mess it up, but my dr keeps reminding me that we can always adjust the amount of Fluid in the band......a definite plus over any of the other procedures!

Keep up the good work!

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Keep up the good work. Down 40 since mid August.

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