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So yesterday was my 6 month ban-anniversary. In six months I have lost 65 pounds and dropped 4 sizes. I am leaving for vacation to Europe in 3 weeks. All of this would not have been possible without my band.

This has not been the easiest journey but I am lucky. Lucky I have had no issues with the band. I work out 4x a week and keep within my calorie limit using my fitness pal.

I am hitting a bit of a wall with the diet I know it will pass. I think I need a fill I haven’t had one since November. I sometimes feel this head hunger is never going to leave me. Head hunger is my biggest struggle. I easily can 4 hours or more between eating and when I starting eating it is like I am starving. I am glad my band lets me know when it is time to stop. I am hoping in the next 6 months I will have this head hunger beat and keep up my weight loss, I am half way to my goal. The band is the best decision I have made ever and I wish I would have done it sooner.

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Congratulations! Have a fabulous trip. I know what you mean when you say this wouldn't have been possible before bandland. I am only 6 weeks out but can already get around so much easier. No huffing and puffing. I can walk further and I stood in line for 45 min without my back, feet, hips and knees hurting. We love to travel, where in Europe are you going?

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Congratulations on your losses, thats amazing! What a great time to feel better about being in pictures, huh?

Laddie, what did you stand in line so long for?? I dont care how fat I am, sounds boring! Lol. Nsv's of any kind feel good. :)

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i am going to London, Paris and Madrid. Yes i feel so much in picures and i just feel so much better with engergy as well

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Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful success! Those of us waiting for surgery dates to come feel like your words are just the tonic we need!! I hope you have a GREAT trip!

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You are doing awsome! London is a fabulous city, haven't been to Madrid or Paris, would love to though.

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Mck, I know this sounds bad. We were at a local casino for fiesta night buffet. What I did eat was soooo good. Especially cause my buffet was free. I don't feel guilty about eating so little when it is free. LOL!

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Congrats! We go to the same doctor in Austin and were banded in the same month. I am glad you are doing so well. I am going alot slower - 23lbs only and that was from pre op and post op. I will admit I am definatley struggling with head hunger. Have a great trip!

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congrats. I am 6 mts out also. I have lost 43 lbs I too think it is the best decission I have ever made. Good luck with your journey.

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