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I was all that and more. I ate a lot. My health was really bad, and I felt like all I could control was what I put into my mouth. So I ate. It was my one thing I could do. Once I realized that I could maybe improve my health by removing the weight I refocused. I was only allowed to get the band. (Bad heart) so I changed, ate not for what I couldn't do, but I started to eat after so I could hopefully someday do things again. I started at 330, and today 16m. later I am 208. (I'm 5'5") So I have a ways to go, but its coming off. Someday I will get there. Once you make up your mind you can do it. Even with RNY, it isn't a for sure thing she will make goal with out changing her habits. My friend had RNY the same day I had the band but she eats cookies, muffins, and well crap, and hardly any protein. I tell you this because she didn't change her habits, and hasn't gotten to goal. She isn't complaint at all. I watch everything I eat, and am compliant, and have lost more weight then her...So if you friend is willing to commit, then its possible, if not then I don't suggest she gets either surgery!!!


PS I am not suggesting at all that any other RNY patient is like the friend, but I used her as a example to show you it can be done, even with rny.
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Valerie
Started 6m. classes on 4-17-06
Finish classes 10-16-06

Surgery 11-16-06....Weight gone-120lbs!!!!!! YAHOO I likey my band!!! Whoo HOOO I Am wearing a size 14...WHOLLY COW! SW:330 CW:205GW:180 onerland in 5lbs!!!!

We are duel surgery house, My DH is RNY...and I am Banded.

DH RNY 1-29-08 SW:426 CW:323 GW:225