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By shome, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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shome    0

shome
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So, I am just wondering if there are any of you out there shaped like me. I want to get a realistic understanding of the potential for my success.

I am 5 foot 11 inches. I started out at 375 & am now at 335, so a weight anywhere in between would be good & I am female.

Let me know how you have done so far. I will be banded on June 17th.

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chocolate_snaps    3

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I dont know about body shape but I was similar to your height and weight stats at surgery. I'm 6"1" and was 344lbs at surgery.

There are some tall bandsters closer to goal that myself. Like BooBooKitty and Rainer.

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I'm also 5'11 and just got my surgery date for July 7th. I'll be interested to watch your progression with my own. Good luck to both of us!

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TexasBecky    1

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The good news is that the bigger you are the faster you will lose. I am "only" 5'9" and I lost over 100 lbs. in just about nine months. The larger underlying bone, tissue, etc. in a tall person causes you to burn more calories just breathing. Once you're banded, eating right, and exercising, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how fast the weight will come off. Good luck!

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shome    0

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Chocolate Snaps, your weight loss ticker isn't current. I almost lost hope for a minute there. But then I noticed on your stats your current weight.

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chocolate Snaps, your weight loss ticker isn't current. I almost lost hope for a minute there. But then I noticed on your stats your current weight.

Nope it is current. BUT that ticker isnt for my overall weight lost, it is for my goal of losing 100lbs this year. I am down a total of 75lbs in 8 months. Pretty freaking sweet!

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shome    0

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Nope it is current. BUT that ticker isnt for my overall weight lost, it is for my goal of losing 100lbs this year. I am down a total of 75lbs in 8 months. Pretty freaking sweet!

Oh, now I see. That is very awesome! Congratulations!!!

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blahblahblah    4

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Hello,

I am 6ft tall and started at 338. I am down 114 lbs in 11 months and currently weigh 224...well, actually, this morning I am 226...but i got my period...so I have to count it as still 224. :teeth_smile:

Right now I am between an 18 and a 14...it depends on the material and brand. I have a very large hunk of skin on the front of my belly...but I had twins (very large twins 9.4 and 8.3lbs) just two and a half years ago..so some of that is probably because of them...stinkers!!! :biggrin:

Any other questions, please feel free to ask!

Best of luck in your journey!!!

Rain

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juliegeraci    7

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Hi Shome, I am 5'8" tall and started at 320. I am at 215 right now. Weight Watchers has my goal at 165. My doctor and I originally said 185 but my goal was size 16 which I am in now. I would like to lose another 15 lbs. I had a Tummy Tuck at 220.

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