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Hi fellow Oct Bandies :confused: I've not posted much lately, just lurking, but yesterday was my 4 month Bandiversary so I thought I'd post my progress. I've had 3 fills now, am up to 7ccs in my 14cc band. I have some decent restriction, could be a little more, but better than it's been. I have now lost 75 pounds and am well over half way to my goal now! Feeling pretty good.

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Way to go! It was my 4 months on the 3rd of Feb...I forgot to Celebrate, oh well a missed opportunity for another cake I suppose.:biggrin:

75 pounds! That is a real accomplishment you must feel wonderful!

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Gosh,I wish I lost 75 pounds. I've lost a whopping 18. But I'm happy I haven't gained! Congratulations!

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WAY TO GO!! 75 lbs IS OUTSTANDING:thumbup: MY BANDIVERSARY WILL BE ON THE 16TH. I HAVE LOST 68.5lbs AND MY GOAL IS TO GET OVER 70 lbs BEFORE THEN. WE WILL SEE, I GO FOR A FILL ON THE 13TH SO I WILL HAVE THAT GOING FOR ME:wink:. I HAVE 2cc IN A 10cc BAND AND I AM JUST NOW FEELING SOME RESTRICTION, BUT I COULD US SOME MORE.

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Question.....you havent lost 75 pounds since surgery....have you???? Because if you have...I guess I am doing..not so good???

banded on oct. 24th 2007, and just had my 3rd fill today, I have 1.75cc in a 4cc band....hopefully I will have some restriction this time.

I have lost 21 pounds, 15 in the frist 2 weeks, only 6 since surgery......why so slow???

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Question.....you havent lost 75 pounds since surgery....have you????

Pretty much...I lost a few pounds before surgery but not more than 10

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Question.....you havent lost 75 pounds since surgery....have you???? Because if you have...I guess I am doing..not so good???

banded on oct. 24th 2007, and just had my 3rd fill today, I have 1.75cc in a 4cc band....hopefully I will have some restriction this time.

I have lost 21 pounds, 15 in the frist 2 weeks, only 6 since surgery......why so slow???

I missed the rest of your post the first time for some reason. Yes, I've lost all but 5-7 pounds since my surgery date. We all lose at different rates and even my surgeon told me last time my rate of loss has been "unheard of" so please don't compare yourself to me or deam yourself a failure because you've not lost more ..you've lost, that's what is important! I don't know why you haven't lost more. ..could be you are still in "bandster hell" and don't have good enough restriction. Are you exercising? I exercise EVERY day! I'm also very strict about my eating. I don't know your particular situation but that is what I am doing. Hang in there, it will happen for you!!

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yall are doing great im to be banded on the 28th and if i can lose 30 lbs in 4 months i will be sooo happy i need to lose 60 so im hoping that the band is going to help me reach my goals good luck i love to see the progress yall are making thank u for the inspiration

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75 pounds is AMAZING!

I am currently at 8cc's in a 14cc band and have good restriction. I was at 9cc's and couldnt get off of mushings, lost 10 pounds in 9 days and had to have 1cc drained out...it was killing me. I did not want to lose that way.

I am still working, wish I have lost as much as you! Was sidetracked with a kidney stone last week. YIKES, the pain is excrusiating.

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75 pounds is AMAZING!

I am currently at 8cc's in a 14cc band and have good restriction. I was at 9cc's and couldnt get off of mushings, lost 10 pounds in 9 days and had to have 1cc drained out...it was killing me. I did not want to lose that way.

I am still working, wish I have lost as much as you! Was sidetracked with a kidney stone last week. YIKES, the pain is excrusiating.

I'm up to 81 pounds gone now :biggrin: I just got my 4th fill this morning and I'm hoping this is the one to take me to my goals!! And you don't have to tell me about kidney stones ...had one while I was in labor with baby #4 ..then had another and ended up having to have surgery a month before my band surgery! I know how AWFUL those are ..hope you are feeling better!

Susan

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Mom To:

Hannah, Logan

Lance,

Hayden,

and the TWINkies

Mason & Morgan

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Susan, Do you really have 6 kids???? Wow, that's great! Now wonder you lost so fast. I have 6 also and when they were little I ran it off faster than I put it on. I have a grandson named Mason. I love that name but don't hear it often. Keep up the great work.

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