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I was banded 1 year ago today. The scales showed exactly 60 lbs. less today than 1 year ago. I had a hard time during the holidays but am on track once again. I was overfilled for a while and had to loosen my band so that i could eat the right foods again. Started out at 237lbs, 177lbs today. Is this a good loss for a year or do I need to be more agressive? I have read this forum for a few mths but just joined. It has not been an easy fix, but it has forced me into eating better.

took 1 week off which was fine. Pain not bad at all, The worse pain was shoulder pain from having a laprascopic procedure.

I love my band. I know if I did not have it I would not have lost a pound. It has make me think about what I am eating and it reminds me not to over do it, but if you think it will be magic, its not. It is always gouing to be hard to loose weight, but it really helps. It is still a struggle, but I think that when I am discouraged I remember what I have been through the past year and I do not want to go back there. I was on 3 blood pressure meds and had shortness of breath when walking. I no longer take any of the meds and I can get around so good now.Wish I had done it sooner.

I am 1 year out and was not told that I could not have caffeine, just no carbonation. I drink regular coffee daily.