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6 Month Bandiversary- Down 89 Lbs!



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I had my official 6 month follow up visit today and I am so thrilled! I had surgery on May 14th and I am down 89 lbs since I started my journey on April 2nd. 6 months ago a spent a lot of time reading success stories, and that really helped keep me motivated thru the terrible pre-op phase and I can now say this had been very hard, but very worth it. My head hunger is finally going away and my cravings are less. I am adjusting well to life with the band as tool, and the rest is up to me. My next goal: I REALLY want to tell people I see at Christmastime who i havent seen in a while that I am officially down "100 lbs". A lofty goal, I know, but a girl can dream.

For all who are struggling: hang in there. It does get better. Read others successes and picture yourself there. You have the power to make your own decisions. Do you really want that cake or do you want skinny jeans this time next year? The more weight you lose and the more compliments you get, it does keep you motivated. Celebrate all goals, big and small and keep the faith!

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Congrats, keep it up u will hit that goal;-)

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Thanks for sharing your story. Congrats on your success.

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Congrats, keep it up u will hit that goal;-)

BJL, your weight loss is super impressive! You deserve a congratulations too!!!

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MrsPopeye!

whoohoooo! Just fantastic news! Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations!!!!

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Congratulations! And on a side note...your dog is adorable!!

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Awesome news! By the way, you were banded on my birthday :D

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Congratulations! And on a side note...your dog is adorable!!

Thank you! She has kept me company on those hungry days and is full of unconditional puppy love!

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BJL, your weight loss is super impressive! You deserve a congratulations too!!!

thank you.......taking it one day at a time we will win this battle...;-)

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Great Job girls.....hard work pays off so sweet

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Your doing awesome tell us your secret or your typical day and foods please share.

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wow thanks for sharing I am just starting but doing so well. I to read these to keep myself on track ....keep us posted

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Yes, please share!

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