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Hi. Just wanted to say that I am feeling GREAT!!! I had my surgery done on September 19th, first fill Friday October 24th, and I am feeling really good and really happy!! I've lost 37 pounds - 16 on the pre-op diet and 21 since my surgery. I went through the usual post-op recovery aches and pains, but now all of my incisions are healed, the gas pains are long gone, I've had no trouble with any of the foods I've eaten, and I have sooooooo much more energy. Clothes that I have not worn for a long time are fitting me again, and people are telling me they can really see a difference. I have not had one second that I've wondered if I made the right decision - I KNOW I did!! Anyway..... I just wanted to post a positive thread. For those who have been banded - I hope you are feeling as good as I am, for those who are going to be banded - good luck to you!! Thank you to all of you who have helped me out with my questions and concerns, listened to me, and supported me. Becky :mellow:

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I am very happy for you! Keep up the great work your an inspiration for all banders!

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Thank you for the post,, you are an inspiration. I go for my last social worker visit, then meet the surgeon. I am hoping to be banded in Nov, but I guess that all depends on how busy the surgeon is. I really want to start out the new year with some hope. I am more then ready and each day seems an eternity.. I have to lose 5-8 more lbs before my surgery so I am hoping I will be as successful as you during the liquid diet.. I did one for 3 days when I had diverticulitis and lost 6 lbs so I'm sure it will be fine.

Congrats and I hope you continue to feel marvelous.. keep us posted

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Wow - I could have written that post! I also had surgery on Sept 19, have lost 37 lbs and feel GREAT! My only regret is that I didn't get banded sooner! Congrats on your success!

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Congrats!

That's what I like to hear now that i have done this thing! How long after surgery did it take for your scars to heal, and are they noticable? Thats certainly not a huge concern, but I am curious if they go away?

Way to go!!

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Hey MissB, I am so proud of you and your success. I was also banded in Sept. actually the 8th and I have also lost 37lbs. and I feel awesome that I finally have a chance to get this weight off and to be successful for a lifetime. I was so unhappy being unhealthy and it went on for at about 13 years and like everyone else it started off little and progressed into my whopping 263. This weight thing is serious and it has really been a blessing to me.

I am happier than I've been in years.

CONGRATS!!!!

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Hey MissB, I am so proud of you and your success. I was also banded in Sept. actually the 8th and I have also lost 37lbs. and I feel awesome that I finally have a chance to get this weight off and to be successful for a lifetime. I was so unhappy:sad_smile: being unhealthy and it went on for at about 13 years and, like everyone else it started off little and progressed into my whopping 263 pounds. This weight thing is serious and can really change your life in many ways.

I am happier than I've been in years. :thumbup::(:wink2:

CONGRATS!!!!

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Wow,

I love this place!

It's so great and insipiring to read people's posts and to get so much support :(

I'm really proud of everyone who has struggled but has soldiered on with their weight loss battles.

Keep up the great work, and isn't it fun being a loser :thumbup:

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WTG Becky. I'm proud of you! Even with all the crap you had to deal with waiting for your surgery thanks to the hurricane, you have done so great.

Teri

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That is fantastic Becky! I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. I am so encouraged! Keep up the good work!

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Becky, Thanks for sharing your great progress. I am scheduled to be banded on Dec 22. It is so nice to hear stories like yours right now. I am nervous and could use all the inspiration I can get!

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