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They say that muscle weighs more than fat. As you start to build muscle you will gain a little or not lose anything until your body gets used the exercise then the musle will help you burn fat. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water so that you don't get dehydrated or start to retain water. You are not busting your butt for nothing, you will love the results just be patient. Keep up the hard work!!!

I haven't yet. I've thought about it but I'm waiting to see how much hair starts falling out around the three month mark like everyone says it will. I may decide to cut it off then. My hair is curly now I'd hate to see what it would do shorter! Pictures girl!! Pictures!!!

I agree lets get this party started...I'm not a patient person so I wish I could get it over with and move on to the next part of this journey!! Good luck to both of you!!

well we will be banded on the same day,lets get this party started..congrats and good luck on your journey ......

I tell people to stay away from scales. Especially if you are weight training. Like Jenn said muscles weigh more than fat. So they scale may stay the same or creep up. Pay attention to how your clothes fit, how you feel, and how you look. Only hop on to the scale when you go to the doctor.

Well no one seems to have a ticker any more so its hard to tell where people are in this process. I dont want to sound mean but it just looks like you are on a diet and I just no longer believe in that! I didnt get the band to eat like that...I have pretty tight restriction and eat very small quantities of any and every food...I dont log anything or look at calories and I dont really exercise...your plan sounds like torture I could never keep up with! Not sure what your band is doing for you!

I actually was thinking of taking a picture of the scale and I am only down a few pounds and 3 week pre-op! I have to get down to 218 by Feb. 2nd for my pre-op appointment, and I'm down to 218.1 today! So I am thrilled! I think I'll be somewhat lower than that especially after the 2 weeks of liquid protein shakes/one small meal regimen which starts on 1-25-12. Not looking forward to that! But, all these steps get me closer to my weight loss goals!