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MiMi 22, I would love to go to an IRD. Never been myself. I need some hints on how to start losing more, too. I was banded Aug. 27th and I have lost 16 pounds since ,but that was because of the liquid diet, I think. But now I either stay the same or lose 1/2 pound or something like that. I have had 1 fill but I don't usually feel restricted. I know I must eat too much!!!

Anybody got some menus they would like to share????

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Hi everybody---I haven't been able to get to the computer for awhile. Hope everyone is doing well and continuing to lose weight. I had my first gain at TOPS last week(2lbs). I was so upset. I had been camping a few days beforehand and guess I endulged in too many goodies. Last Monday, I had an appointment at the Dr. and I think he overfilled me, as I have not been able to eat much at all. In a way it's good, but I am a little uncomfortabe after I eat. Tonight, I actually got sick and have been upchucking. I may have to go back to have a little of the saline taken out. Good Luck to all and keep in touch.

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Danna---Where are you? Would love to hear how everything is going for you. My weight loss has really slowed down. Thanksgiving was hard on me--I just love dressing! I put myself on liqueds today. Hopefully, this will get me back on track.

I have been pretty much staying on the 50's thread. Seems like everyone has stopped posting on this site.

If you see this, please get in touch---mimi

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Hey gang,

Kinda been out of pocket for awhile hopefully everyone is doing well and getting ready for christmas., I have lost 31 pounds since August 11, 2008 hooray.!!!! Well I wish yall all the very best of luck in the new year.:cursing:

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I'm wishing all of us August Banders have a good Christmas season, continue to drop weight and become healthy.

I was in Nashville TN the week before Thanksgiving for a convention and managed to maintain my weight that week and Thanksgiving week. I feel like I finally have a grip on the weight monster.

Hope everyone is doing great.

John

Banded: August 11,2008

PreOP: 323

12/03/08: 251

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Happy New Year Everyone,

Wow what about those holidays, was the weight loss tough or what. Hope everyone had success.

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Doing great here. Down 80 pounds and no fill yet! Did 2 miles on the treadmill yesterday less than 25 mins. Weight training is progressing well too.

I wish everyone the best in this new year of our lives.

John

Banded 8/11/08

PreOP Weight 323 BMI 42.6

1/7/09 243 BMI 32.1

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I have wondered where everyone has been and how they have been doing. I had a bad time over Christmas since I couldn't go home and gained 5 pounds, but I have lost it since then. I hope everyone is doing well with the lap band trip.

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It has been very difficult==I have only lost 35 pounds and cn't seem to lose any more--but today I have a stomach virus---may be today!

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I haven't been on this thread in a while. It has been quite a journey since August. I am happy I had my band done. So far I have lost 55 pounds. It is strange because I stay the same for a while then suddenly a little comes off. But the fact that the most I only ever backtrack is a couple pounds is the best and that is not too often thank goodness. We all just have to plug away and it will happen.

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I too haven't been on this website for a long time, doing well, the weight loss is slow but I guess that is alright with me as long as it keeps coming off. Hope everyone else is doing well, and good luck, till next time

Veronica

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I've also been struggling; I was banded on 8/12/08 and have only lost about 25 pounds so far. I just had my second fill about 10 days ago though... so hopefully things will start to speed up now. Let's keep encouraging one another!

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DAnna---by chance is that you in the American Statesman?

If so, You have done FABULOUS with your weight loss. I am so proud for you. Tell us all about your journey during your weight loss. We haven't heard from you in a long time. What was the name of your excercise program? I need some encouragement. I have lost about 40 pounds and I am just stuck there.

MiMi22:mad2:

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I had my band done 8/21/08, had my second fill last month I have only lost 19 lbs and was getting upset but the dr said I was losing slow and that was a good thing, I see him tomorrow so hopefully I have lost more I don't even check my scales anymore. good luck

I've also been struggling; I was banded on 8/12/08 and have only lost about 25 pounds so far. I just had my second fill about 10 days ago though... so hopefully things will start to speed up now. Let's keep encouraging one another!

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