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I had to have my band removed a couple of weeks ago, I had had my band for 3 years and am at target, and was just wondering if anybody in similar circumstances has managed to keep there weight off after band removal (mine was due to slippage). There is no way I want any more surgery it was all very traumatic.

Just wondering.

gaynor

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Hi gaynor! How are you doing so far?

I lost my band 2-13-08 due to erosion. I was about 25 pounds away from goal. So far, I've managed to maintain my weight loss, but I haven't been able to lose any more. (I've been working my butt off, too.) I hear that a lot of people gain the weight back and I'm fighting it with everything I have.

Good luck in keeping the weight off. I'm right there with you.

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Hello Gaynor,

I had my band removed in December 07 due to a slip. Not only have I maintained, but have managed to loose 10 lbs. I told myself "I refuse to be the person who got the surgery and did not loose weight".

Honestly, the band has taught me so much in a mere 4 months. One thing I continue to do is chew chew chew. I find that I am fuller faster and that I cannot eat nearly as much as I used to.

Also, I cannot emphasise enough the importance of excersice. Not only does it help me maintain my weight, it helps with my focus, moods, and energy.

Best of luck to you, and if you ever feel like venting or talking to someone, I'll be here ;)

Hala

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Thanks Guys

its nice to hear some positive posts. I do think that I relied to heavilly on my band anyway. I am really hoping I can stay at goal. Def agree about the exercise. When I am fit (still healing at the moment) I walk at least 45 mins in the morning and try to do the same in the evening. I have 3 dogs so thay keep me pretty fit.

Thanks again you have both made me feel so much better. We can do it

Gaynor:thumbs_up:

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HSH and gaynor,

Thanks for your posts. It's reassuring knowing I'm not in this alone. It's not going to be an easy fight, but WE CAN DO IT!

Maybe we should start a keeping the weight off after lap-band removal support thread and start out own little support group. What'd ya'll think? We could check in every once in a while and keep each other in check. ^_^

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