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I wanted to share an NSV with all of my fellow bandsters. A year ago today I weighed 289. This morning I weighed 233. I had my surgery on Feb 15th, 2013 and weighed 264 on that day. I have lost 56 lbs in one year and 31 lbs since the surgery. I know that I personally have mentally overcome many of my bad habits and continually find more and more of them that I need to work on. I have learned whom I have as a support system and which ones are not there for me in reality. I take each day as it comes, just as an addict would. Above all I am happy that I made this decision to be banded and take the challenge of becoming healthier and having a better life. I no longer have swollen hands, legs and feet at the end of the day. I no longer have to purchase wide shoes. I can run up and down 10 flights of stairs, twice a day without having an asthma attack or feeling like I am going to pass out. Each day is no longer a struggle to get up.

I just wanted to share.

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Thank you. You are always so supportive of everyone. You have accomplished so much yourself and have such a positive and upbeat attitude. I am happy that I found this forum and that there are people like you that are here to support and share.

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I think that is great. I am very happy for you. Continued success ! ! ! ! I will be so glad when my turn come. I have seen many many positive results on this website.

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Congrats u r doing wonderfull

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Congrats on your success and good luck on your continued journey!

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WOW! You are doing wonderful. Keep it up and you will be in Onederland before you know it. Your journey is motivating. Cheers to your success.

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That's great! Congrats :D

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