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It will be four months post for me on 11/29 and I have lost 52 pounds. I know that I need to exercise more than I'm doing right now. I try to get in at least 80oz of Protein a day and I drink around 64oz of Water, which I need to drink more. I would love to lose 100 lbs by my bandiversary July 29,2010.

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For me exercize is the key. When I don't exercize I seem to maintain or lose very slowly, but when I do exercize the weight drops off much quicker. I consider myself a sucessful bandster because I have lost 62 pounds so far and am still losing. I need to start lifting weights again. I haven't lifted since my surgery. I was always one of the strongest (and fattest) in the gym. Now my arms are really getting small, but at least I'm not one of the heaviest any longer. Time to lift and build muscle. It takes more calories to maintain muscle, even when resting.

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Monday is gonna be my banding day!!!

Decided one month ago that I needed to change my life. My insurance did not cover any WLS. But in talking to my boss about our companies new health initiative with total testing for all, I mentioned that given the opportunity, I would love to have WLS. Immediately, he said it was done. Go get it. Self pay, but company paying.

Went to the seminar, picked the band, and got the first appointment which include the dietician. Started making changes that day. 17 pounds down before getting the band. Best lesson so far, write down everything that goes into your mouth.

I am sure I was eating 3000 to 4000 calories a day by eating huge portions. Always had 2 hamburgers at Mcdonald's with the large fries, used the biggest plate in the house, double dressing on salad before a 16 oz steak with loaded baked potatoes.

Now, I average 1200 to 1400 calories a day, pull off 400 when I go to the gym and use the eliptical.

OK, I may be posting this in the wrong place, but you fellow posters, thank you for the validation. I know I have chosen the right procedure, cause you guys are like me.

Wish me luck, see ya after surgery...

TJ

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