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Hi all,

I had lap band surgery 1 yr ago on April 20th. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself!!!! I lost 11 lbs before surgery and 70 lbs since surgery. I never thought I could do this, but I am. I am so proud of the amount I have lost :) For those of you just going into this surgery, keep the faith. I know others have lost a lot more than me in a year, but I am truely happy for myself. I feel much better in every way!!!! So, if you are unsure of getting the band, I say DO IT!!! You won't be disappointed!!!!

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Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!

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Thanks, I needed this today. I am scheduled in two weeks. I have been very excited up till now and it is getting close and scary. It is hard to think about elective surgery and the risk I am choosing to take. But I also know I am taking a bigger risk staying overweight. I am excited to start my new life!

Katy

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great job congrats and thanks for sharing! this is really encouraging to me!

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Great job! I had mine aniversary on the 14th and have lost 70 lbs also.

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That is fabulous! Congrats on ur weight loss :)

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Congratulations on your weight loss, thanks for the words of encouragement!

dionaw- Sent from my iPad using LBT

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