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On Friday, it will be 3 months since I was banded. I am feeling great but do get upset with myself when I eat something I shouldn't. Very pleased with my weight loss - 54 pounds but sometimes feel like things are going to slow. I am adding the 10,000 steps a day plan to my workout and it is so much fun. I wear a step counter and check it off and on during the day. When I get home from work, I take my 2nd walk for the day and hopefully by bedtime I see that 10,000 #. It is kind of fun and breaks up the just "walking thing". I have been having left shoulder pain again and not sure why and boy do I get an upset stomach every few weeks. I see the Doctor again on the 21st and I plan on dicussing both with him at that time. I have had 3 fills (small ones) and really don't feel any restriction - I can eat just about whatever I want and therefore, I have to make myself not eat it. All and all I would say I am happy with this thing and I would recommend it to friends and family if they asked. I can tell you, I am smaller today than I have been in close to 10 years and that makes this whole journey worthwhile. Have a great day to all July bandsters and post something soon, I'd love to know how you are doing too.

Melinda B)

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Hello, I still have that left shoulder pain from time to time. I go for my 4th fill on 10/31/11, i'm going to talk to the Dr. about that also..but please let me know what you find out. I have lost total of 40lbs since i started this journey in january. I think this was the best thing I've ever done. Keep up the good work

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I am happy with my weight lost so far. Was banded on 7/28/11. I wonder wat the holidays are going to be like. I get my 4 th fill today.

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