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Christmas 2008

Dec 23, 2008

Everyone,

I had my 5th fill this week. Dr. Mecenas added another .2 cc of saline to my band bringing me to a total of 6.1 cc. I found that I hit a plateau at around 237-238 lbs. after my last fill. After my fill this week, I immediately broke through the plateau and dropped to 235 lbs. overnight. I love the approach Dr. Mecenas takes. Slow and steady so the weight is not lost too quickly. This avoids putting the body into starvation mode. Today, I am exactly 21 weeks post surgery and I’ve lost approximately 39 lbs. That’s right around 2 lbs. per week (1.85 to be exact), the ideal.

  My experience so far has been really smooth. I am so blessed. I have figured out which foods give me problems and which I can get down without complications. I’ve also gotten to the point where I chew properly to avoid getting food stuck. It still happens from time to time based on the food consistency, but for the most part eating is non eventful now.   I’m about halfway to my ultimate goal in less than 6 months. I should be at my ideal weight by my one year anniversary date on July 29, 2009. Life is good.   Merry Christmas and God bless!  

Jim

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Cortland, NY
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30.5
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LAP-BAND
Surgery
07/29/2008
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Jun 11, 2007
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