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I was banded over 2 and 1/2 years ago and I'm here to inspire those that fall off the wagon! After being banded I lost 90lbs in about 9 months... I looked and felt so good, I went and got pregnant.

Fast forward 18 months and I had completely fallen off the bandwagon and started gaining weight. I was depressed and frustrated. It finally took me relearning the band rules and following them meticulously.. since then I have lost over 60 lbs and I'm still going.

I'm not a complete success yet:wink:, but I want people to see a different perspective. The band is always there and ready to work, when we are REALLY ready to use it!

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Wow, you look great! Thanks for posting, you are an inspiration. I am not yet banded, but am scheduled for surgery on March 18 and I'm just petrified of failure right now. I'm reading my binder daily on diet restrictions and instructions I will be going by so that I can be as successful as possible.

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Hi my name is Paula and I was banded on 4/28/08 I lost a great deal of weight and like you I also got pregnant....I am a total mess now....my baby will be 5 months old on aug.1 and I still have not gone back to get a fill....I had a complete unfill when I was 3 months pregnant....I have gained back up to 291....I felt like a total failure until I ran across your post...I decided to call for a fill appt. tomorrow first thing....just wanted to say thank you....and congrats on your sucess !!!:)

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You look Great!!! Congrats! I just began my journey and I am glad to hear that real of it all.

Thanks :blushing:

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You look awesome!!! Losing weight is extremely frustrating especially when you have to fight for each and every pound you lose.

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great job, you look great

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Thank you so much for your inspiration I am also 21/2 yrs out 26 yrs old and off of the wagon I am depressed I hate myself any advice on how to start again we are gonna renew our wedding vows in 2 yrs on our 10th annvs I didnt get to wear a real wedding dress when we first got married I looked like I had a tablecloth on and now I want to knock my very wonderful supportive husband socks off and make myself feel good if you have any advice please email me at nlacy1983@netzero.com god bless.

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Wow you look Great!!! I was banded in July. I am starting to get of the band wagon already!!! I try so hard but temptation gets the best of me. I have lost 26 pounds since July. I have not been filled as of yet, Maybe after that I will do better. Thanks for the encoutagement. God Bless You!!!

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