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Hi! This is my first posting. I was banded May 15th, 2004 by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana. I am 44 years old 5'1" my banded weight was 205 lbs. I am now 142 lbs. I would like loose 10 more pounds. Except with family, I'm not comfortable talking about my banding yet. I've joined your group in an effort to change that.

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I wanted to thank all the members that responded to my first posting. You made me feel welcome, and so positive! I am only speaking for myself when I say I know I'm like an alcoholic when it comes to food. I will always need the band and support just as many alcoholics need AA. For today, I have replaced overeating with excercise and learning to like myself. When I become stressed, tired or board and I overeat my band reminds me that this is no longer an alternative. If I continue to push the band it becomes irritated and constricts more. I know if I want to keep my band I have to work with it and know that it is part of me. Probably for the rest of my life.

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Welcome Liketorun!

You mentioned you aren't comfortable about talking about being banded yet but would like to be. Well, you've come to the right place. Open up and let it out! We all want to hear about it! You sound like a person who has come to terms with what made you fat. The same thing that made me fat - addiction! How refreshing to hear your testimony and how exciting to hear of your success! I, for one, can't wait to hear more about your journey.

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Congrats on the weight loss. I have also just joined, but have already found this place to be great with information and feeling a connection with so many other people.

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Welcome and congratulations on your success with your band! THis is a great outlet for discussing your band!

Darcy

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