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Hi i am 19 years old I had my lap band surgery when I was 18. I weighted 349 lbs. 2 weeks before surgery and a BMI of over 50.

It is 1.5 years since my surgery and I weigh 179 lbs

My optimal weight is 164

Wish me luck

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I bet you are so happy. What a great job. I am banded since oct and my 18 year old daughter got banded jan

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Good for both of you.

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Great job!!!!!

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Thanks for the encouragement! What type of fitness did you include for these results?

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Well done

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Awesome, keep up the good work & thank you for the encouragement!

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You don't sound like you need any good luck wishes,lol. You are doing fantastic!

Congratulations!

Best wishes for continued success!

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This is fantastic!! I am not sure I would have had the courage or wisdom to make this decision so young.....but I am in awe of your determination and success! Congratulations!

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What a brave young girl, I envy you for that! Amazing results, you must be so proud of yourself!

Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication!

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That is wonderful! You have done a great job. Best wishes for a outstanding future!

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add me to the list of well wishers and offering congrats to you :)

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Thank you all For your support. It feels great. As or doing it so young I wouldn't have been able to do it without my friends and family they supported me 110%

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That's amazing! Congratulations!! :)

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