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Calendar reminded my that it has been 3 years since I got my lapband and I thought I would check in.

Total lost is about 70 pounds, but it does fluctuate. I am still wearing size 34 pants (down from 46), although this holiday season has made them a bit tight, I should be back to normal in a couple of weeks of regular eating. Still one of the best decisions that I have ever made, especially since I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer(currently in complete remission) a couple of years ago, the weight loss made the accompanying surgery and radiation much easier on my body. Lapband is/was not a cure for me, it is a tool. I still wrestle with emotional eating although that is becoming less and less. There are times I hate the band because it forces me to seek other solutions to emotional turmoil that do not involve food.

I don't visit the site very much anymore because my eating and weight are no longer a focal point of my existence, in that I think I am as close to normal as I will ever be. But this site and a large portion of the contributors were instrumental to me to getting my band to work for me.

Thanks.

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Terry so glad to see you are doing well. I am almost to my 3 year bandiversary as well . I come on the site to see how everyone is doing and I still have some struggles. The biggest problem I had this year was the illness and subsequent death of my husband. emotional eating is a difficult thing to overcome. I am still doing good too , gained a few lbs throughout my husband's hospital stays and hospice at the end. WE always seek comfort in food when we are emotionally at a low point. I still am happy that I made the choice to have lapband and I have lost some of the "comfort" weight since his death in October. My health is definitely better and I am much more active than before. Take Care and check in once in awhile. I miss some of the regulars that helped me so much in the beginning.

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Congrats on your long term surgery success, and cancer remission. It's encouraging to hear that as the time increases your focus on the surgery itself becomes less, and your life is just your life again. You are certainly an inspiration for us all!

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Congratulations to you both!

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I'm also nearly three years post band. Just like Sharpie, I'm glad to see you online Terry and glad that you are doing well. I've been trying to get under 120 lbs. but find myself fluctuating between 120-125. As long as I don't have any issues getting into my pants, I'm OK with this as a final number. Hell...at 267 before the pre-op liquid diet, I'm more than OK with being 120ish. LOL.

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Good to hear from you Terry gotta check in once in a while , We all struggle at times & sometimes you just have to get it out , because yes some of us don't get the positive support that WE need from Family or coworkers & some people just don't understand , now with that being said I have gotten my life back started 3 years ago when I chose to get banded , but even more in the last 2 years since my Boys (children) ate older , I get to go out & dance, sing or just meet up with people ( friends) & dating nothing serious ad I don't have time because between Family, work & going out , I'm not ready , OK I could go on but, I won't for now.

@ Terry it was good to read that you stopped to check in , also just a suggestion ad always but if you wanted you could always try the 5 day pouch test or go back to the pre op diet instructions to see if it helps any & I don't know , really none of my business but maybe a couple of fills wouldn't hurt like I said just suggestions.

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