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Hey Lakeside! Down 40lbs?!! That's awesome! Congratulations! I could do a lot better with my diet, but I am having the time of my life participating in things I never thought I would have the confidence to do! I feel healthier and younger than I have in 20 years! Best of luck....you're doing great! How do you feel?

24 lbs!! Awesome!! (or as you Southern folks say, "Yea Haw!") This will probably be the one and only time in your life, when you are actually craving the "mushy food" stage! How much longer before your dr. lets you move into the mushies?

Okay, I know I should be sympathetic, but....if your sick of those shakes now, you'd better learn to love them quick!!! Try bariatriceating.com....they have some recipes that might help you through this stage! It really is like torture and I remember it all too clearly! Hang in there...you're doing great!

Glad to hear everything went well! I don't think you'll ever regret making a decision that is good for your health! I feel like a completely different person in so many different areas of my life and how I approach them! Best of luck and wishing you continued success!

Hey! Congrats on the weight loss! You must feel a difference already in your energy level and the way your clothes fit. Good for you and keep up the good work!

Hey! Saw your pics and wanted to comment....you're adorable! And please, don't have an anxiety attack here...have you seen how many people really put themselves out there! I was banded in Sept. 09 and have had a slow weight loss...its all good though...I'm down 42 lbs. and that's alot better than I would have done without the band! I exercise hard and wish I could have done this when I was your age...but at least I did it and I am having a blast in life! Best of luck and know that you are amongst understanding, non-judgemental people here!

Hey Lakeside! I started with walking on a treadmill and recumbant bike. I lost 12 lbs. the week prior to my surgery and then 9 the week after surgery. I didn't get my first fill until 6 weeks after and I've steadily been losing about a lb. a week. Now, I ride my bike (I found a great one with a big seat!!!) about 6-9 miles a day andI take kickboxing classes! This is not at all typical for me and I can't even begin to tell you how great it feels! The guys in the gym that prevented me from working out all my life (because I was so self conscious and thought they would snicker at me) are now my workout buddies and partners! I still have a long ways to go, but feel really proud of myself for going through with this....you should too....it's a big deal!

This site is a great resource for help, encouragement, and reassurance. I was banded in September with a Realize Band and have a very conservative Dr. I am just now experiencing my first signs of restriction. The procedure itself is over and done with so quickly....best of luck....you'll be fine! Best (unasked for) advice...don't be passive and sit and let the weight come off....as soon as you are able to get around, start walking! Life was fun before, but now I find it exhilirating!!! Good luck again and if you have any questions, just ask!

Hey! Thanks for the nice picture comment! When were you banded?

I swear I don't know how you do it! School, work, family, and you've lost 35 lbs! You are amazing! I have the Realize Band and it is a 9cc...I have 7cc in it and think I felt a bit of restriction when I was drinking water too fast and it felt like it was coming back up! Maybe this was the one! Keep up the good work....I know this is eventually going to kick in for us...right?!