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81 lbs. in a year...say whaaaaa? Lovin my band!



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I wanted the sleeve...True Results said: you'll do fine with the band, it will be slower but you'll get to your target within 24 months. I wasn't happy with that number, but I accepted it because the band was the least invasive, reversible and if it didn't work I could always do a sleeve revision. I'm so happy to say, the band worked in half the time I was told, it wasn't nearly has difficult as I thought and I've had NO complications even after battling a stomach virus that caused me to VIOLENTLY VOMIT from below the band at least 8 times before I was able to get treatment. Say what you want about the band, this thing is amazing!

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love this!!! im just 2 months post op, but i seriously love my band.

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I see you're coming up on your 1 yr anniversary? You gotta post some new pics? We're all so happy for you. Loving the band right with ya!

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Fantastic!!! I too wanted the sleeve, but my doc wasn't comfortable doing it in my case... your success gives us slow losers a lot of hope!

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Way to go -- so happy for you! I love my band, too -- these last eight months have been amazing and I am truly grateful.

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Pretty thick, yes the band is great, but it's you thats AMAZING !!! Congrats on all your hard work ! Way to go !!

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Congrats, as mentioned previously by labwalker you give us slow losers hope.

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