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Hi Everyone,

I havent been around for a bit, so I thought I would pop in. I have just had my 7 yr anniversary and I am still going strong (touch wood). I have been sitting at give or take 10 kgs for about 4 yrs now. It took me quite a while to lose the weight originally and I still have my struggle days (hence the 10kgs up and down). I havent had a fill in about 5 yrs and am sitting at about 10.1 in a 10ml band.

Life has never been better for me since getting the band. I was always depressed and shy. About 2 yrs after getting my band I got my first proper job. I had always been a stay at home mum with casual jobs. I worked my way up and my confidence grew. Last yr I got a big promotion and I am now a Manager. This is something I never ever would have considered let alone dream of getting.

I am still waiting for my head to catch up and I dont know if it ever will. I look in the mirror and I still see fat, but not as much as I used to. I need to get into the mind frame of maintaining and not "need to lose weight".

Anyway hope to see you around.

Any questions, please feel free to ask.

If you think Kiera and I look a like, Please click the link and hit like on our pic :) Its a Mother/Daughter look a like comp!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150798982442903&set=o.232023536820269&type=1&theater

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Wow! congrats on your 7 year bandiversary! Looking good, and great that you ar doing manager work, now. Life is great!!Karen

PS:I liked yours and your daughter's photo!!

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Thank you so much. Can you tell I really want to win lol :)

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Hi Everyone' date='

I havent been around for a bit, so I thought I would pop in. I have just had my 7 yr anniversary and I am still going strong (touch wood). I have been sitting at give or take 10 kgs for about 4 yrs now. It took me quite a while to lose the weight originally and I still have my struggle days (hence the 10kgs up and down). I havent had a fill in about 5 yrs and am sitting at about 10.1 in a 10ml band.

Life has never been better for me since getting the band. I was always depressed and shy. About 2 yrs after getting my band I got my first proper job. I had always been a stay at home mum with casual jobs. I worked my way up and my confidence grew. Last yr I got a big promotion and I am now a Manager. This is something I never ever would have considered let alone dream of getting.

I am still waiting for my head to catch up and I dont know if it ever will. I look in the mirror and I still see fat, but not as much as I used to. I need to get into the mind frame of maintaining and not "need to lose weight".

Anyway hope to see you around.

Any questions, please feel free to ask.

If you think Kiera and I look a like, Please click the link and hit like on our pic :) Its a Mother/Daughter look a like comp!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150798982442903&set=o.232023536820269&type=1&theater[/quote']

So inspiring to hear of a long term success! Thanks!

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Amazing job.... thanks for the inspiration!

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WOW 7 years!!! That is amazing, it's good to hear from someone thats had the band for that long. Now have you had any complications with the port or band in general.

P.S you and your daughter do look alike

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Congrats! What a great update. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks for checking in :)

So good to hear about your continued successes!

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Hi

At this stage I have not had any problems at all. I have been comfortable at this fill level for yrs and its been pretty smooth sailing (touch wood again). I have been on nexium since my first fill for reflux and continue to take that daily.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :) you should b soooo proud of yourself. I am very happy for you. You have succeeded on so many levels!

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Awesome !! I'm 7 weeks banded!! I can't wait to get to 7 yrs !! Thank you soo much for the inspiration !!

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Congratulations, you look fantastic! 7 years and going, wow please keep sending updates, and thanks for sharing! :)

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I am being banded in August. I've read so many posts lately about failure after 5yrs...it's so nice to read a positive post and long term success story!

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