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I am not really active on this board anymore. I think once I got the hang of banding and it became a way of life, I didn't really have to think about food or dieting so much so I stopped posting frequently. However, I do get emails from threads I have posted on.

I have been banded since January of 2008, got to goal the first year and am maintaining goal weight. I was up to a size 18-20 XL when I got banded and have stayed in a size 8 or so and Medium for years now (except for pregnancy). I have actually met three people who were banded in Cleveland through here in the past. If you have any questions about the process, just let me know. :)

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I am not really active on this board anymore. I think once I got the hang of banding and it became a way of life' date=' I didn't really have to think about food or dieting so much so I stopped posting frequently. However, I do get emails from threads I have posted on.

I have been banded since January of 2008, got to goal the first year and am maintaining goal weight. I was up to a size 18-20 XL when I got banded and have stayed in a size 8 or so and Medium for years now (except for pregnancy). I have actually met three people who were banded in Cleveland through here in the past. If you have any questions about the process, just let me know. :)[/quote']

What an amazing story! Thank u for doubling back to reply to my call for help.

I am a snug 18 now and I just can't go any higher. I believe my body can't sustain another ounce of extra weight. If I lose 50 pounds I would be happy with that. That's why I decided on the band.

I started at university hospital but they kept trying to talk me into a sleeve or bypass. I didn't like that so I switched to Cleveland clinic. They have allowed me to make my own decision. I meet with surgeon this Friday.

I am supposed to travel to Prague the end of August, so it would be nice to have at least 30 off by then.

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I think 30 off by August will be no problem at all as long as you follow the recommendations with eating and exercise.

I am going overseas to Turkey this summer as well. It is awesome to travel overseas and find that you can buy clothes off the shelf that fit and know that you look your best. It is also wonderful to be able to travel and not worry about weight anymore. I used to think, I am going away in so many months, I need to lose xxx pounds and then I would be depressed if I didn't make it. Now, it is not even a worry.

I hope you have a marvelous time in Prague and good luck with everything. Have you started the liquid diet yet?

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I think 30 off by August will be no problem at all as long as you follow the recommendations with eating and exercise.

I am going overseas to Turkey this summer as well. It is awesome to travel overseas and find that you can buy clothes off the shelf that fit and know that you look your best. It is also wonderful to be able to travel and not worry about weight anymore. I used to think' date=' I am going away in so many months, I need to lose xxx pounds and then I would be depressed if I didn't make it. Now, it is not even a worry.

I hope you have a marvelous time in Prague and good luck with everything. Have you started the liquid diet yet?[/quote']

I have had a set back.

I am in the hospital and I have to have surgery tomorrow. I rescheduled my appt with surgeon and psych. Very disappointing.

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Any new clevelanders here? Could use a chat buddy.

I am here! I am still in wait mode and healing from my gallbladder surgery. I have an appt 6/25 with Cleveland Clinic. I haven't given up but the thought of another surgery :-(

Have u been banded yet?

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No I'm not banded yet. Scheduled for 7/24. Do u know what dr u r using at the clinic yet? I'm self pay....once I said those magic words I had all my appointments and met w the surgeon with in 3 days. The only reason I'm not scheduled til then is cause I have a hectic schedule w the kids until then.

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I'm from Cleveland, Ohio

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