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I am almost 6 months post op I was banded last August. To date I have lost 65 pounds - have maybe another 30 to go. I did not get a fill until last week. They repaired my hiatal hernia during surgery and this provided enough constriction without need of a fill. However, I lost so much my stomach actually got smaller and suddenly there was no constriction at all so I gave it and went for a fill. Feel so much better now. I also returned to work after a year and am trying to keep up with the gym since I am back behind a desk all day. It's still a battle for those of us that love food - I know I just love to eat - so having the appropriate fills are important and the food choices are vital - I live on Long island, New York. I don't know anybody in my area who can be a band buddy would love one!

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Hi Sandy,

My name is Cori. I was banded a month ago today. I have lost 18 pounds. I go for my first fill on 2/3. I am very excited. I have been going on daily walks and am getting ready to start hitting the gym soon. I have my good days and my bad days. Like you, I love food! I love to eat! That is probably how I ended up weighing 224 lbs. I'm 5'1. I was beginning to feel as though I looked like an oompa loompa. I take each day a it come and am working towards my goal of 125. 82 more pounds to go! I take it one day at a time and I look forward to the days when I feel confident in wearing shorts and summer dresses. I live in Arizona and we have warm weather at least 9 months of the year...I have always hated the warm weather. I'm hoping that my attitude changes with losing weight. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck to you and keep in touch! Also, welcome!!

:) Cori

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Hello Nancy,

I was banded on 01/18/2012 Live san francisco so I am down 11 lbs, at 49 yeasrs total weight started at 184 lb old. I am back at work and my co-workers love food aswell as I do, Not a very suppoerted group are maybe, it's they just do not understand at this point putting just a little bit in my band is the favorite quote nonod.gif Most important thing I really need someone to understand my joruney. I'm still carrying a lot of my post- surgery weight so Im still in my healing process I can walk a mile now without abdomen pain my surgeon think I should be doing more to make me sweat, however I'm not really sure of any excercise thats done without invoving the core. I am looking for to when I can get back into the gym, My warm up will be my to the gym to zumba class 4 days a week.... Welcome.teeth_smile.gif

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