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Shannonc99    0

Shannonc99
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Hi Everyone.....

I am Shannon, mommy of 3, wife to my wonderful hubby for almost 12 years. I live in Ca in the High Desert. I am a SAHM/Realtor.

I was banded in March o8 at 247lbs. I went through my insurance and was approved right away. I have UHC. I am 5' 4" and my BMI was 41+. I did pretty good for the most part. My surgeon was Dr S. Lyass and he was wonderful and continues to be.

So far today I am down to 200lbs. I feel guilty saying that this is with no added exercise to my daily routine. I need to and will start going to the gym very soon. I need the exercise now for sure. I know my weight loss could have been better had I been exercising all along.

Lately I have been having a lot of trouble eating. Actually even drinking. I get the "slimed" thing all the time. I am going in to see the Dr for maybe a slight unfill and also to make sure I do not have an obstruction or slippage. Wish me luck!!!

I look forward to learning and sharing with you all. Thanks to all that has read my ramblings...:cursing:

Hugs,

Shannon:biggrin2:

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Good luck with going to the doctor. A very slight unfill may just do the trick for you.

You are doing wonderful at minus 47 at 5 months out. I didn't exercise at first either, but now I couldn't live without it. It only takes about two weeks to start a habit, and it relieves so much stress not to mention how good I feel afterward. It has also kept my weight loss going strong and steady after the initial honeymoon period . . . and I am almost at goal at 7 months out. I highly recommend it :0).

By the way, I saw your before and in progress banding pictures in the albums and you are looking absolutely beautiful :0).

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wow, you are doing great!!! I have just started exercising as well, and it helps me to feel better :cursing: I am also going for an unfill tomorrow. I got my first fill just last week, but i haven't been able to eat since then. I hope i feel better after tomorrow!

Good luck to you :huh2: Keep up the good work!

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Thank you so much for those encouraging words. I know after today I will feel better and I cant wait to get some energy back. I havent been eating much lately because of being hopefully overfilled. You look great!!! I love the chair in your pic....I need to take a pic in that chair!!! LOL

Thanks again!

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Thanks so much. I just looked at your progress!!! WOW! You are doing great! Im envious, but really happy for you!

I hope all I need is an unfill. My last fill was in June and it has since gotten "tighter". I didnt think that was possible. I cant wait for my appointment....YIKES!

Thanks again...and congrats on your great begining!

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Juliana    0

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Shannon, you do look so beautiful in your pictures!!! Definately let me know what you find out. I go tomorrow for my unfill and i will let you know what happens. When is your appoinment??

Talk to you soon

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I was able to see my Dr. yesterday. All I needed was an unfill. He removed 1cc and now I can finally eat. I feel better already. YAY!!!

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YAY!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you feel better!!!! That's great!!! I leave in 1 hour to go to my appointment for my unfill. I hope that is what i need! I'm ready to feel better.

Talk to you soon girl :tt2:

Julie

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