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New guy, banded 11/20/09. 22 Down 120 to go.



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Ok,

My high was 4 months ago. I went to the consultation thinking I was around 395, found out I was 441, could have been a negative but just it motivated me to move forward. Surgery weight was 422, and I currently weigh 395-401. (weighed today at 395, but the scale didnt go that high so it could be inaccurate as it went past 0 to 95)

Just wanted to post to create accountability and meet some other's in similar situations. I am 6'6'' ex college football player, played between 350-375. My initial goal weight is 275 then I will reasses the situation. I havent been below 300 since I was 10! cant wait to get back in the two's

Any insight or input is helpful and welcome

Edited by daniel1

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Good Luck!!! Have you started some type of exercise program yet? That is going to be the key to good weight loss.

P.S. Happy soon to be Birthday!

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All the successful old-timers here seem to have one thing in common: exercise, exercise, exercise! Congrats on your weight loss so far!

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Hi Daniel,

Congrads on your first choice and thats doing it!!!! my boyfriend is 6'8', 400 lbs ex football player too and cannot get the band because of insurance reasons, so your very lucky!

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