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Hello! I began my "new" life exactly six months ago today. I was banded on 6/8/09 by Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, OH.

As of this morning, I have lost a total of 70lbs and 44 inches. I was stunned when I looked down at the scale and saw that I had lost so much weight! I had to double-check the accuracy of my scale, so I weighed an unopened 5lb bag of flour. My scale was "right on the money."

I have gone from a snug size 28 to a loose size 22 in pants and a XXXL to an XL in tops. I have gone from a 44D to a 40DD (strange, I know to go UP a bra size). Even my shoes are fitting looser!

I want to thank my very supportive hubby, my wonderful parents, my best friend (had her surgery 3 weeks after mine), and Dr. Curry/Staff. Without this wonderful support network, this metamorphosis wouldn't have been impossible.:thumbup:

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Hello! I began my "new" life exactly six months ago today. I was banded on 6/8/09 by Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, OH.

As of this morning, I have lost a total of 70lbs and 44 inches. I was stunned when I looked down at the scale and saw that I had lost so much weight! I had to double-check the accuracy of my scale, so I weighed an unopened 5lb bag of flour. My scale was "right on the money."

I have gone from a snug size 28 to a loose size 22 in pants and a XXXL to an XL in tops. I have gone from a 44D to a 40DD (strange, I know to go UP a bra size). Even my shoes are fitting looser!

I want to thank my very supportive hubby, my wonderful parents, my best friend (had her surgery 3 weeks after mine), and Dr. Curry/Staff. Without this wonderful support network, this metamorphosis wouldn't have been impossible.:)

congrads I was just banded 2weeks ago n Im waiting on my 1st fill december 21st. right now i dnt have any restriction n im eating. I have lost 14lbs so far but i dnt want 2 gain. I wnt the weight 2 keep coming off. i will start exercising when i get my fill. can u share with me some examples of what u eat how much n how often u exercise. i dnt wnt 2 be at a stand still n nt lose. one day i chk my weight n im down a lb then the next day im up 2 please help me so i cn b successful like u. did u stick 2 a strict diet? share ur plan with me

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Congratulations!! I had my 6 month bandiversary on the 5th and have lost 53 pounds. It's amazing how much you can change and adapt in 6 months.

Keep up the great work!!

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Congratulations!! I had my 6 month bandiversary on the 5th and have lost 53 pounds. It's amazing how much you can change and adapt in 6 months.

Keep up the great work!!

its only been 2weeks since i got banded. i lost 14lbs since surgery n will get my 1st fill december 21st. hopefully i cn get some restriction bc now i dnt have any n im eating bc im hungry. i will also start exercising. can u share with me what u are eating? did u have a strict diet i just wnt 2 b successful n see the weight go down n nt up

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Hello! I began my "new" life exactly six months ago today. I was banded on 6/8/09 by Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, OH.

As of this morning, I have lost a total of 70lbs and 44 inches. I was stunned when I looked down at the scale and saw that I had lost so much weight! I had to double-check the accuracy of my scale, so I weighed an unopened 5lb bag of flour. My scale was "right on the money."

I have gone from a snug size 28 to a loose size 22 in pants and a XXXL to an XL in tops. I have gone from a 44D to a 40DD (strange, I know to go UP a bra size). Even my shoes are fitting looser!

I want to thank my very supportive hubby, my wonderful parents, my best friend (had her surgery 3 weeks after mine), and Dr. Curry/Staff. Without this wonderful support network, this metamorphosis wouldn't have been impossible.:)

congrads I was just banded 2weeks ago n Im waiting on my 1st fill december 21st. right now i dnt have any restriction n im eating. I have lost 14lbs so far but i dnt want 2 gain. I wnt the weight 2 keep coming off. i will start exercising when i get my fill. can u share with me some examples of what u eat how much n how often u exercise. i dnt wnt 2 be at a stand still n nt lose. one day i chk my weight n im down a lb then the next day im up 2 please help me so i cn b successful like u. did u stick 2 a strict diet? share ur plan with me

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its only been 2weeks since i got banded. i lost 14lbs since surgery n will get my 1st fill december 21st. hopefully i cn get some restriction bc now i dnt have any n im eating bc im hungry. i will also start exercising. can u share with me what u are eating? did u have a strict diet i just wnt 2 b successful n see the weight go down n nt up

I don't have a "strict" diet in that I still everything in moderation, but small amounts. In general I eat eggs for breakfast(used to be 2, but I'm down to one now), for lunch I'll have Soup or tuna or leftover Protein from dinner, for dinner I have chicken or turkey and some veg maybe a little starch if I can. If I need a snack at some point of the day I'll eat a string cheese or greek yogurt. If you stick with good Portion Control and avoid sliders you will loose. It's OK to eat when you're hungry, just make good choices. I hope you get restriction early in your fills- I just did the last few months. Good luck!!

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