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Hi everyone! I've been banded since 4/25/08, and have lost 19 pound in the month that followed. I am slowly learning the ropes of this thing and enjoying the process (most of the time). My doctor is Dr. Felix Spiegel in Houston. I have an appointment with the Nutritionist on Friday because now I've got the cure (the band) but I am no wiser about food, so I am looking forward to hearing what she has to say! Dr. Spiegel says as long as you keep the calories from 800 to 1000 a day you will still loose weight; it cannot fly off fast enough for me, but it's truly a huge undertaking that impacts every area of your life.

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Hi I was also banded by Dr. Spiegal March of 07'. I have lost 40 lbs since I first had the band. It's been a slow process for me cause I found out I was 4 months pregnant 5 months after having surgery. I actually lost 38 lbs my first 4 months of pregnancy. I had my daughter on Jan. 28, 08' and went back in for my first fill at the beginning of March. I have only lost another 10lbs since then but I think it is because of the pregnancy my body is trying to play catch up. Anyway, I hope your weight loss journey is coming along good. 19 lbs in one month is great!! Keep up the good work.

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