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[jarredk 0]

HI - I had my lap Band done just over a month ago. I am a self funded Candidate as I am new to the country where I Live and do not have medical Cover. I could have waited a year for it to be coivered but felt I needed it now. From my first Doc consultant to My op it was 5 weeks.

It has been 21/2 weeks since I have had my op and I have lost ( including the pre op weight loss) 30 Pounds. I am going in 5 days to have my first filling and I am finding that the weight loss has slowed down - but have ready that this is normal - In fact I find my weight jumping up and down.

I have been overweight ever since i can rember and it was about time that i did something proactive about it - instead of just hitting the diets - which work for a short while and then I just put the weight back onand some more.

I am aiming to achieve my goal Weight of 180 pounds. I started this journey with a weight of 299.9 pounds - currently is am 271 pounds. The road is a long one ahead - but one that i am very excited and scared to take.

[meldlc37 0]

Wecome Jarred, I am getting banded in about 3 1/2 weeks . I love this site as it has helped me answer alot of questions I had about the band. Good luck on your journey, it sounds like ur off to a great start. :scared2:

[jarredk 0]

Thanks - It has been a hard journey - i am not going to lie to you - but a journey that is so rewarding. it is like nothing you have ever expirienced - Good Luck with you banding and let me know how it goes.