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I started off at 361 pounds and was banded 2/8/07 @ 350 pounds. I currently weigh 300 pounds. I'm having trouble getting below the 300 mark. I've been the same for about three weeks now. In the past year I have gone from a size 32 to 24. I walked the 5K Koman Walk, 3 mile Junior Diabetes walk, exercise 3-5 days a week. I would have NEVER done these things before getting banded. I made it through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year without gaining a pound. Today, I am having the best Birthday in a long time. My goal for the next month is to run on the treadmill because I've only walked on it. Goal for the this summer is to walk the two Walks again and faster than before. And to ride a bike outside. HAPPY BANDIVERSARY TO ALL FEBRUARY '07 BANDSTERS!!!!

Hey Everyone! Sorry been a bit busy and haven't been on for a while. I'm still on track for the July Challenge. I've worked out 13 one-hour days so far and going in about an hour for another. I'm going to read the above notes to see how everyone's been. Have a great weekend!

I've completed day 6 of 20 at 1 hour 15 minutes each. :banana It's not that bad going from two days to three days a week. I thought it would kill me for the bit of extra time.

Thanks! I feel a bit better now. I'm sure it'll start coming off soon. I hate the number thing. I know that I'm looking better, I definitely feel better. I was excited this morning - I pulled a pair of skorts out of my closet that I bought about two years ago with the price tag still on them and THEY FIT!!!!! :whoo: Down 3 sizes. I just really wanted to hit 299 pounds for my six month anniversary. It'll be tough 20 pounds in a month but I'm damn sure that I'll try my hardest to get as close to it. t's been almost 15 years since I've been in the 200's.

I'm in for July! I'm shooting for Level 1 Elite. :clap2: I've worked out 3 times this week and 70 minutes each. I was disappointed two weeks ago when I went to the doctor for my six week check up. After working out 2 days a week for an hour each and also doing the 5k Koman walk - I didn't lose a pound. He gave me the whole muscle weighs more than fat story. I know it but don't believe it at this time. So, I'm adding an additional day and more minutes. Just in time for the July Challenge.

I had my second fill on May 9, 2007 with 3 cc's

I had my second fill on May 9, 2007 with 3 cc's

Hi everyone! I was banded Feb. 8, 2007 I've not had any problems so far. I did get a bit disappointed at my one month check up because I didn't lose a pound after 13 pounds the first two weeks after surgery. I was ok after my first fill. I'm hoping for more with my second fill. I'm down 36 pounds so far. Keep up the good work everyone!! We CAN do it!

Dr. Minkin did my band on Feb. 8, 2007. He is great! No problems with the band at all. He will answer any questions that you have. He's very pleasant. Everyone that I've spoken to that he has done has nothing but the best to say about him. Good luck!!

I had my first adjustment March 28th with 3cc's :clap2: It went very well. I think it's just an awesome thing to have done. It's been six weeks since I was banded.

I had my first adjustment March 28th with 3cc's :clap2: It went very well. I think it's just an awesome thing to have done. It's been six weeks since I was banded.

:hippie: Hello, I am 36 and from St. Louis. I was banded on February 8, 2007 just days after my birthday. What a great birthday gift to myself. I found this website very informative and thought that I would join in. So far my experience has been fine. I've lost 17 pounds since surgery. I had my first fill yesterday and it went fine. I wasn't sure what to expect and was just fasinated with the way my doctor did it. He said that he's aggressive with his fills and went with 3cc's on the first fill. I can't really tell a difference yet because he had me on liquids yesterday, mooshies today and then back to regular food on Friday. I've only had yogurt this morning. I hope to continue to get more great information from this site and will continue to keep everyone updated on my journey and support/support/and more support. Have a great day! Peace Out! :kiss2: