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I am having surgery on April 15th, 2015. I am having the lap band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 227lbs with my heaviest between 236-241lbs. I hope I do well with the surgery. I found this site by accident but glad I did. Just needing support . Thanks.

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I was 225 when I started. Max weight was up around 240. I've lost 55 lbs and I'm about 20 lbs from my goal. Keep watching the forum here. There's a lot of great advice here.

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there are many long term bandsters on here who are always happy to provide support and advice. The most important thing for you to remember is this surgery will not be a miracle. It will enable you to make good decisions about eating. It will be a slow process, slower than you will like at times but it's steady. I am 5'0 and weighed almost 200 lbs when I had my surgery. I had diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I was really a true couch potato, was depressed about my health and weight. Today I feel like a million bucks, can shop all day, ride my horse again and walk like a house on fire. It will be all worth it in the end. Listen to your Dr. keep drinking Water, eat Protein first. I am happy that you made the decision to improve your health and happiness. Keep us posted and by all means ask questions.

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Congratulations on your surgery date! I was really glad I upped my exercise beforehand -- didn't want to but I did it anyway. I just walked and this gave me something to step into right after surgery, literally. A little further each time. It kicked my body into healing mode and helped with everything. And now, today, I love walking. I have found the banded life to be easy. I am still 20-30 from goal but I know I will get there. Mostly I just feel so happy to finally be at peace with food. The links below in my signature helped me as as I was getting started; maybe they will help you, too. So glad you found the forum. Best wishes and keep us posted!

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Thank you all for the support. I've been exercising. I start my diet on the 8th for pre-op. Hopefully that will not be so bad.

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Greetings,

Wishing you a great recovery. My banding is 4/16/15. Excited but nervous.

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Congratulations and thank you!

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I have lost weight but it is slow. I increased my exercise and I have Fitnesspal on my phone which allows me to track calories and exercise. I aim for 45-60 minutes 5 days per week and 20 minutes on the weekends. I have had 1 fill. Looking forward for the 2nd fill. I don't have alot of restriction and can pretty much eat everything. I love Panera bread strawberry poppyseed and chicken salad. I eat Wendy's grilled chicken and remove the top bun or Wendy's small chili. I've switche to whole wheat Pasta too.

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Hi mayab1234. I hear you. Same hear I got a fill of 0.5 I haven't lost as ,ugh as you but it's very slow. I'll be ok with my 2nd fill

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I had my 2nd fill two weeks ago. I have lost 5 more lbs. Thank God. I am in a size 16 which is down from the 18. I am looking forward to my 3rd fill!

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My current weight is 200.2 ... I am down another size so I am a 14. I continue to exercise most days of the week. I currently am doing 3 meals a day and watching carbs.

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Struggling with weight loss...and I've had a 3rd fill on August 24th..frustrated...

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Struggling with weight loss...and I've had a 3rd fill on August 24th..frustrated...

I didn't start losing weight till my 3rd fill and then it took another 3 fills to find the green zone.

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