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Tracie515    0

Tracie515
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My name is Tracie and i am 35 years old. I was banded July 19th. I have lost 20 lbs in the last 2 weeks and although the loss is slowing now i still think its the best thing i ever did for myself. I just have to say, anyone who says getting surgery is the easy way out, is full of S**T!! The best thing i ever did for myself is also the hardest thing i have ever done :unsure: Looking forward to meeting you all :tongue2:

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Hottieinaroundbody    32

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Hey there Tracie!

I'm from So Cali too. Banded in Nov 2009, down about 70 lbs. I completely agree with you "anyone who says getting surgery is the easy way out, is full of S**T!!"

Best of luck to you :unsure:

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jestrella    0

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Hi Tracie,

I'm from So. Cal too.. I am waiting for my insurance to approve me...(fingers crossed) hope it all goes well with you!!!

take care!

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Amaris    0

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Nice to meet you all. I'm from SoCal, too. The High Desert Region, actually.

I was just banded on Tuesday! Not a lot of pain or problems, so I'm looking forward to this journey. Hope everyone else is doing well.

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sabrina4you    17

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I'm from SoCal too! Nice to meet you! I used to live in the West Covina/La PUente area, now I'm in Fontana. Realize Banded February 11...down 35 lbs...Unbanded people don't understand how hard it is for us. It is NOT an easy fix and we DO work at our weight loss. It is TRULY the BEST thing I've ever did for myself :)

~*Sabrina

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Amaris    0

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I'm from SoCal too! Nice to meet you! I used to live in the West Covina/La PUente area, now I'm in Fontana. Realize Banded February 11...down 35 lbs...Unbanded people don't understand how hard it is for us. It is NOT an easy fix and we DO work at our weight loss. It is TRULY the BEST thing I've ever did for myself :)

Hey Sabrina -- you were banded on my birthday! Thanks for the words of encouragement for all of us.

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Joie85    0

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Hey!!!

I was banded on July 20th and i am also down 20lbs. It has slowed for me as well as i change my diet to puree' and work my way to solids. I am dying to get back into my step aerobics class but it will be a lil bit for that.

I'm from SoCal too in riverside :)

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zeniada    9

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Hiya So Cal guys & girls we should start a So Cal support group i am having a hard time finding one here in the San Diego area cuz i'm going to Mexico and they wont let me join unless their Doc was the one who bands me hope to talk to u all soon!

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Amaris    0

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My support group is almost an hour and a half away from my house, and it's at night, so I don't know how often I'll make it to group. I'm looking for all the online support I can get!

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thebandedgirl    0

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Congrats to all of you!

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atgoalgal    0

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Hi everyone. I was banded in SoCal. I'll be having my 4 year bandiversary in less than 2 weeks. Am now living on the "other coast". In my opinion, this is so not the easy way out, it's been hard work, but it works for me. I've been maintaining a normal healthy weight since late 2007, something that I thought was beyond attainable for me. If you are interested in a good read about this being the easy way out, you may want to check out this article Weight Loss Surgery - Is It The Easy Way Out?.

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beachcitygirl    5

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Hi Ladies, I am in Socal area also, I live in Los Angels. I was banded on 4-29-10. As of today I have lost 40 pounds. I would love a support group for us!!

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octroy    0

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Hi everyone,

I live in So Cal (Yorba Linda). After fighting with the insurance company since last Oct I have finally been approved to be banded. I am having it done on Aug 12. The last 10 days of this pre-surgery diet has been the hardest thing I have ever done releated to dieting.

Question:

I will continue a simular diet for the first 2 weeks after banding but I am assuming I won't feel starved like I do now. Is this an accurate statement?

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Amaris    0

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beachcitygirl -- Congrats on your progress! Keep up the good work!

octroy -- Of course, everyone is different -- please take that into consideration! I haven't been truly hungry since I was banded, five days ago, but I still want to eat when it's not mealtimes. Not anything that's not on my meal plan mind you (full liquids for two weeks after surgery), but still ... I'm trying to fight it even though I could totally justify eating more than I am. Good luck to you!

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Tracie515    0

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Nice to meet you all. I'm from SoCal, too. The High Desert Region, actually.

I was just banded on Tuesday! Not a lot of pain or problems, so I'm looking forward to this journey. Hope everyone else is doing well.

I live in victorville, where are you?

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