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Only 5 weeks into my lap band journey, I have already found that

1. I can sleep through the night without struggling for air

2. My clothes fit me better only with 23 pds off

3. My husband is already paying more attention to me

4. I am feeling more confident

5. I can walk further than I could before the band

6. My car seat belt is looser

7. There is less stomach and more waistline appearing

8. I am starting to feel like a thinner person.

Let this be an encouragement to all those who have had or thinking about the band. Good luck to you all...

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Bullpen, I have only been banded 9 days but Ive already lost about 20 pounds including my pre-op weight loss. I noticed that my gut wasnt as close to the steering wheel this morning. I can already walk further without getting so out of breath. It is a nice start. I just feel lighter already. Keep up the good work.

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Thanks for sharing! You started with about as much to lose as I will be, so it's interesting to see that you feel better already! Looking forward to my 5th week now. :rofl:

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Bullpen, I have only been banded 9 days but Ive already lost about 20 pounds including my pre-op weight loss. I noticed that my gut wasnt as close to the steering wheel this morning. I can already walk further without getting so out of breath. It is a nice start. I just feel lighter already. Keep up the good work.

The gut to steering wheel has been a good gauge for me too!

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