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Surgery date : 9/4/12 Weight day of: 240 lbs Height: 5' 2.5" Surgeon: Dr. Thomas Borland (self pay) Current weight: 150 lbs Total loss: 90 lbs Just wanted to post a little update since my one year has passed... I wanted to hit 100 lbs by now, but I am totally okay with 90! My one year appt with my Dr isn't til October so I feel confident that I can get there by then! I've kindof fallen off the wagon lately, so as of Monday I'm back on Protein and veggies only! I am going to beat this 10 lbs FOR SURE : [ATTACH]18099[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]18099[/ATTACH]

Actually I've just stuck with meats and veggies for the most part, do not... I repeat DO NOT go back to soda! It is the devil! Stay with Water and you won't go wrong! Plateaus have happened for sure, at my 6 month mark I think I plateaued for a few weeks but mine worked so that I would plateau then I'd lose 4 lbs in like 2 days.sure I slip and eat something I shouldn't here or there but I try to stick closely to my meats and veggies. As for exercise...well, I am no ones role model for that, I am busy busy but I walk/jog when I can and I do a daily workout routine recently that I have started and I'm hoping to tighten my abdomen area up in the process

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Thank you everyone!!! I loved reading that this thing actually worked before I had my surgery and I loved pics so I am trying to contribute! if my story helps just one person to make the decision then I'm happy! I cannot say enough about how amazing Dr Borland is! Anyone in Louisiana or the south really should definitely consider him for self-pay, his price alone is unbelievable I started back on veggies and meat as of Monday and I'm happy to say I'm already down to 147, may not be much but 140 isn't far! Yay!

5' 2 and some change

Hahaha thanks

Seriously just listen to your dr... I don't eat perfectly to a tee BUT I listen to my tummy when I am full and I only eat 3 times day. no exercise until recently but it hasn't really helped with loss, just toning. My goal for October is 143 so I feel like I'm doing pretty good lol I still bake cupcakes and live my life just in smaller portions! Not perfect, but i am totally fine if I stop right where I am... SO thankful for this and totally glad that I did it!

A girl does them on etsy! Hey Penelope is the store name! Or they sell them at the mall of Louisiana at Merle Norman! I have a cute one that says born in the boot too

Thanks ma'am!

5' 2 and some change )

Starting weight - 240 Surgery date - 9/4/12 Current weight - 148

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You can search it here-- I'm not sure of the exact link

I bought a small *cheap* band that fits to put in front of mine, it still slid on the side but if it guard ring is tight enough it should work

Found the older pic today and took the right pic tonight surgery 9/4/12 starting weight 240, down 77 lbs, currently 163

Ma'am!!! 138 lbs is amazing!!! I'm coming up on 7 months and only lost 77!!! You rock! Try lil miss divas boot camp maybe?

I wouldn't advise them at 6 days out for sure. In a few weeks you should be allowed to have soft meats like fish and shrimp.. I'm 6.5 months out and had about 10-15 yesterday but I was eating and talking etc etc

I experienced this but in a positive way--- my best friend got the courage to start losing weight herself! I thought she may be competing with me a little bit but who cares if we both got skinny ya know? I am glad she did thought because I think we would be in the same boat as you and your friend... So sorry to hear this

Each person is different, it's according to your liver, hi from Baton Rouge!