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Hi there! I'm 34, single, living in MD! I got banded in October. Not having the best experience right now, but love to chat and get motivated about the band!

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Hey travelingsnorkel, I am single 33 and living in MD too. I just got banded yesterday and just got home from the hospital a few hours ago. What issues are you having with your band that you are not having a good experience? I know I am still in a bit of pain but I think most of it is gas pain. I have been trying to walk to get it breaking up and I keep belching quite a bit too.. :) LOL

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Hey there everyone. I was banded on October 17, 2008. I do not regret one bit of it. I have lost my weight more gradual than most. But I thought it would be valuable for me to put in my two cents in case some of you are like me. I have only lost 40lbs. up to now but it is steady. I really need to go in for a fill because I do not have much restriction anymore. I still have much more to lose. I am starting to work out now because I feel much better and have more energy. I also noticed that there were times when I lost inches instead of pounds. I have gone from a size 24 to 18 so far. My goal is a size 10.

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Hi, I am 32, no kids, live in Maryland. I lost 16 lbs on the two weeks pre-op liquid diet. I was banded on 03/09 and got my first fill on 04/09/09. Even though I had a fill (4.4 cc), I only felt some restriction in the begging 3 days. I lost 5 lbs in that 3 days. Then I haven't been able to feel any restriction at all. I could keep everything down and I do eat a lot each meal (probably 6 OZ meat, 2 Oz of tofu and 1 Oz of vege). I gained 1 lb back last week. I am also frustrated that I am not losing weight as I wish I could lose a steady 2-3 lbs each week.

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Hey everyone! I'm 32, single and no kids. I was banded 01/28/09 and so far have lost over 40 lbs. I'm so excited to be starting this journey and hope to meet alot of great people!

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Hi,

I am 36, just banded on 4/1/09. Going for my 1st fill on 5/8. Very happy so far.

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Hi,

I am 36, just banded on 4/1/09. Going for my 1st fill on 5/8. Very happy so far.

Hi. I am glad to hear that you are happy with your band. I am having surgery may 21 at hartford hosp. so nervous/excited! where did you have surg? I could use a local support buddy!

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Hi everyone, I'm 30 {31 in August}, no kids, have a boyfriend who lives out of state, yada yada. Anyway, just thought I'd drop in and say hi too! My surgery is in 6 days! I'm excited. Best of luck to you all.

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