Haven't been around - my story

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I want to write this, just to let you know that I think that getting my band was the best thing that I ever did.

I was banded by Dr Ortiz in 04/2003. I originally weighed 362lbs, then lost 80 pounds in 9 months. Then, for over 2 years, I went through a horrible time in my life which had nothing to do with my band. But the only way I knew how to cope was by eating. Now, I had a pretty good restriction, but I learned to eat around the band. Over those 2 years, I gained 55 pounds back. If I didn't have the band, I would have easily gained well over 100 or more.

I finally got my life back on track and found that I still have great restriction when I eat the right foods. I have lost 20 pounds and am going strong. Once I got my mind set, the rest has become very easy because my band makes it easy.

I am glad that I didn't have the bypass like I was debating about back in 2002 because I would have failed miserably. I have a great tool, my best friend, my band.

I just wanted people that are thinking about being banded that it is a great tool...

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Sheryl
Dr Ortiz 4/16/03
362/282/200

LBT BOOTCAMP SPRING 2006
Starting 04/10 at 314 lbs. BMI=46.4
4-10 -- 310 (-4) BMI=45.8
4-17 -- 307 (-3) BMI=45.3
4-24 -- 303 (-4) BMI=44.7
5-1 -- 300 (-3) BMI=44.3
5-8 -- 296 (-4) BMI=43.7
5-15 -- 292 (-4) BMI=43.1
5-22 -- 289 (-3) BMI=42.7
5-29 -- 284 (-5) BMI=41.9
6-5 -- 279 (-5) BMI=41.2
6-12 -- 276.5 (-2.5) BMI=40.8
6-30 -- 282 (+5.5) BMI=41.6 Total BC loss (-32lbs/BMI -4.8)

Welcome back Sheryl
The band will always be there for you.

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244 / 191 / 154:biggrin1: / 157
1st band/re-banded/current/goal
08/14/03 & 03/31/05

That is one of the top reasons I went with the band.
Good on you for jumping back on the bandwagon, the bandwagon will always be there waiting for you. When you fall, you can always just jump back on.

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Kel

4/4/05 NSW Australia
120/68kgs
265/147.5lbs
-52kgs/114.5lbs
http://lapbandster.tripod.com/
10.1ml in VG 10ml Band

During times of stress, troubles and trials a thing good to remember is to take one day at a time.

Congratulations on overcoming the problems you faced and on your return to sanity via the LAP-BAND^®. Keep up with us so we'll know how you're doing.

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DonnaB

Banded March 7, 2006
Dr. Roberto Rumbaut, Monterrey, Mexico
282/212/150 (-70)
5' 9"



Never explain yourself.

Your friends don't need it and your enemies won't believe it.

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Hi Sheryl! Welcome back to Bandland. :)

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Anne

285/216.5/150

Banded: 7/26/05
Slippage, New Band: 3/21/06
Port Revision: 7/11/06

Welcome home, Sheryl. Great big LBT (((hugs))) from all the newbies you don't know on the board! LOL Your experience will be invaluable here. Yay you!

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Kathy-Dr Kuri~April 8,2005~Inamed 9.75mm/4cc
Fills 7/11/05~10/19/05~11/16/06 .75cc total
242high/223.4surgeryday/173.6current/145goal
BMI~40.1/37/28.9/24
~5'5" 68% of excess weight gone!~
36.5 total inches lost so far! (updated 9-12-06)

Welcome back. Way to jump back into the game.

Welcome back Sheryl, and good for you! Glad you are coming upon better times. I cannot believe you have been through such a hard time and still show up here to try to help support newbies! That's what I love about LBT

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Banded 10/24/2005

Way to go Sheryl! Welcome back!

and congrats on only gaining 55 pounds. I know it does seem a lot, but when you put it into context with what you would have gained without the band, I think it does call out a lot

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3/14/05 banded
Never give up. Never surrender.--galaxy quest

Breaking the laws of thermodyamics daily

My Journal http://vinesqueen.blogspot.com/
Cushing's help site http://www.cushings-help.com/intro.htm

Welcome back Sheryl! And congrats on both sets of weightloss! ;) What a great story!! I'm glad you're on the other side of the ick!

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Janet
http://MikeyCunningham.com

355 (highest) / 296 (surgery) / 251.5 / 140 <-- who knows, never been there. (103.5 lost, 112 to go!)
Doc shopping 12/25/05 (self-pay), Eval 1/10/06, Surgery 2/15/06
Dr Robert Sewell, Southlake, TX, http://www.lapbandspecialists.com/
My blog: http://yylc.us/Janet
Spring Training Prep goal: 242 by 3/26/07

Welcome back and thank you for sharing your experience. I am glad that your personal problems are history and you're back to losing. I wish you continued success.

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Elisabeth :)

Highest Wt 440 lbs, Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs)
Dr. Geiss, NY
5/25/06 1st (1.5 cc in an 11 cm VG Inamed Band)
6/21/06 2nd, (2.5 cc) 7/20/06 3rd, (2.0 cc)
9/07/06 4th, (0.3 cc) 10/18/06 5th, (0.3 cc)
12/7/06 6th, (0.5 cc) 1/4/07 7th, (1 cc)
2/13/07 8th (0.2 cc) 3/26/07 9th (0.3 cc)
5/7/07 10th (0.25 cc - total of 8.85 cc)

Sheryl, thanks for sharing and teaching us pre-ops how to work that band. Glad your back on track!!

Roberta

Congratulations for making it through the rough times, Sheryl. I really believe that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Since you're still breathing you must be stronger and ready to start out brand new. Good Luck!

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Kathy
Texas

Banded 3/13/06
Dr. H. Spivak

244/170/140