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The wait is good! Use it wisely and read, read, read.

You are getting some great info from successful people here but make sure you read about the failures as well.

Make you know everything you need to before undergoing surgery. The band is not a magic wand that makes you lose weight. It is merely a tool.

Many fail because they don't their tool correctly. Read their stories and try not to make the same mistakes they made.

Good luck!!

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Thanks, I will read lots. I get on here every day and read posts about the surgery and after the surgery. I hope I can do as well as other people have done with no complications... Good luck to you on your weight loss. I know you will do good with all of it... God bless...

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hi i had lapband 9 months ago. Best thing i ever did. Its sooooooo safe these days providing you find a good surgeon. i was 90 kilos im 5'1 so i was mod obese. i have lost 17 kilos . would like to loose another 13 . I have hit a plateau now and cant seem to shift anymore weigh. dont let fear stop you. If its what you wont do it you wont regret it that s for sure x

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