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Hello, I was wondering how well you have done since it has been almost a year since you were banded. Are you happy you had it done? How has life changed for you? Thank yoou for sharing. I have lost 80 lbs I have very happy I had it done and the best thing to me has been being able to be more active.

Tammy

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Tammy, MsJoy has only lost about 45 lbs, but she has really been losing inches. She had to go from a 13 to an 11 in undies. And she has started pulling blouses out of the back of the closet that she hasn't worn in a looooooong time. Banded 12/28/05

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Hi I was banded in December 2005 and have made it a year I have lost 75 lbs. wish it was more.:clap2: I have had my ups and downs with the fills but right now I'm doing ok and still losing. I have gone from a size 26/28 to a 18 some 16's so that isn't too bad. I have some weird moments lately of thinking of all the things I will never again enjoy but then the weight lost brings me back. My life has changed so much and I am a different person then I was a year ago and much happier. I'm glad I did it and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.:confused:

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Hi Everyone! It is good to see some of you who got banded in Dec. 2005! I had lost 60lbs with the band plus what I had lost 40lbs before I had the band. However, in February I got sick with my asthma and upper respirtory infection and had to go on prednisone for 2 1/2 weeks. I gained 18lbs during that time. Yes, it was upsetting but I had no choice about taking the medication. I also was not able to excerise because of an injury to my legs and shoulder. I had alot of things happen but now it seems like things are getting better Healthwise. I am going to begin exercising again too. I just got the ok to do it. I went from a size 28 to a size 22/20 in pants and 14/16 in shirts plus I went from a 3x to a 1x and that is even big on me now. I am getting my 4th fill today. I am a bit nervous about it since my band was not filled in 1 year. However, I am looking forward to losing alot again. I know I can do it. I am thrilled I did the band. If I had to do it all over again I would do it!! I have been off my diabetic medicine since the day before surgery and have not taken since. The band is a wonderful tool and I feel fortunate that I was able to get one. 80lbs is till alot. I never lost that much in my life. When I hit the 100lb mark again this time I know it will last!! I would love to hear from you. Congrats to all of you that have been doing such a suber duper job!!! Talk to you all soon.

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