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  • I just celebrated my 7th year "Banniversary". The lapband was the best investment I ever made in my health. It saved my life. The only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner. I started with a 54" waist now I'm a 30" waist. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. I also have free long distance and would…
    in Anyone with a LapBand for a weight loss tool? Comment by tomander July 2013
  • I love my lapband. I will be banded 7 years this week (July 6th). The band saved my life. I started with a 54" waist.... now 30". I can eat anything in moderation now except rice or apple skins... they just feel strange going down so I avoid them.... and NO carbonated beverages. I still enjoy all other foods (carbs) but in…
    in considering Lap Band Surgery need Advice?? Comment by tomander July 2013
  • I have had lapband surgery. I was the best thing I ever did. I have no regrets at all. I started with a 54" waist and am now a 33" waist. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs EM: tomander@bell.net
    in Lap Band Comment by tomander May 2012
  • Hi KMGP I was banded July 6 06 I've lost 156 lbs. I had 4 fills in total... no defill. My lapband journey has been fairly easy. I only plateaued 2 months in a row. I only get weighed in with my family doctor every month... while I was losing... I still get weighted in every month to stay on track. When my metabolism…
    in Lapbands...... Comment by tomander April 2012
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