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are you happy long time banders

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ladyvase    0

ladyvase
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:( please I need to hear from really happy baners..I need to hear good thoughts I was banded on March 1 and i feel great, But I think IAM READING TO MUCH.... please respond and tell us how happy you are and you did the right thing.. I need to hear this, and I feel alot of others do too. It is not just the weight lost, but are you happy with your new life or do you feel like you are missing the food? ..Happy people we need to hear from you long time banders we need you please I need to hear from you guys.

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Jachut    487

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So happy.

I am a healthy weight, I am super fit, I love my running and I do it now for the love of it, not to lose weight. I can shop anywhere, and although I'd like to lose a tad more, I think I look pretty darn good for a mother of 3. I certainly dont feel out of place as a 40 year old student amongst a bunch of 20 year olds at uni, I can dress young, and I look and feel young.

I havent had to give up any food, I can eat out without any worries at all, the worst thing that happens to me is eating too fast or occasionally feeling compelled to clear my plate, when even one mouthfull too much can REALLY be too much. I have only vomited once in 15 months of being banded and really, it was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself! The band that is, not the vomiting, lol.

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TerriDoodle    6

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I posted a poll a while back that asked "would you do it again?" and out of 137-something respondents, 97% said YES. Most of those said YES, YES, A MILLION TIMES YES!!

You can see the comments if you go to the general discussion forum and look back about 3-4 pages.

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Rockn4u    1

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Wow Jack! Sounds like you just decribed a Day In A Life of me, All the Meds, Injections, Eye Surgeries, and the list goes on... I can't wait to get Banded, 10 more Days!

I know what you mean Lady, I read the same, but the Good things I read far exceed the Bad! Just Keep a Positive Attitude!!!

-Rocko-

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