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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008: Wow! I made the decision. I scheduled the date--December 22, 2008. I paid the deposit. I made airline reservations. I filled out and faxed all of the necessary paperwork. I'm ready. I'm ready for a new beginning. I'm 46 years old. I have been on diets almost my entire life. I remember being teased...

- this is the start of my second week since my sugery and I couldn't be happier! So far life with the band is going great! My engery is up, I'm down 15 pounds and I'm not hungry.

My wounds are healing very nicely. So far no complaints. Next week I start eating solid foods and I'm excited about that as well.

please tell me how much weight I can really expect to loose, I tend to loose weight easily , keeping it off has always been my problem.... and I know that everyone is different but I am asking with my weight of over 300lbs now... what can I expect to loose approx @ 6mo-1yr etc.... please help me with your input. I am in the saving part of my...

I get banded on Friday and have been struggling with the pre-opt diet. I already feel like a failure.... again. I am losing something everyday. I just hope it is enough........ My weight fluctuates so much, I never know how much I actually weigh.

In 1995 (25 yrs old), I weighed 140-145. I thought I was huge. This is where my cycle dieting...

well, October is right around the corner and I am so excited to be going for the surgery! I wish it were this month. I've read so many stories on here and hearing how well everyone is doing. I can't wait to join you! I wish i had done this a long time ago!

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:D I did it ! I had my lap band surgery on Wednesday July 28th 2010. All is well a little sore. Everyone was great! I met some really neat people while I was there. I'm so excited for what is to come. :)

Hey all
SO Im writing this blog entry in hopes that someone whos further along in this process may be able to help me...
I had my first fill about three weeks ago and for the past 2 weeks i have been on holiday.
Whilst on holiday i didnt weigh myself at all but i thought i was still losing weight even though my appetite was slightly greater than...