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are you at your target yet? if not, how many to go? that is AMAZING! 21 to go!

Michael, I did over 100 in six months. ( six months was 10/04/11) I now eat up to 1200 cals a day and am still loosing! You can do it just do not cut yourself short,

Are you getting out and walking yet? How about your water intake? There are a lot of factors involved at this stage and remember your body is still healing.

Rachel, You need to find what works best for you and stick with it. People and nutritionist will all offer us their option of what we should be eating. I think as long as you are eating healthy and feel good you are doing what is right for your body. We all loose at different rates and our bodies require different amounts of food. Don't stress over it to much that will slow you down. You know you can do it and so do we!

I ate 800 in the beginning and have now moved on to up to 1200. It all depends on your body, your activity level, and they amount of water you drink.

So talk, we are here to listen and offer advice.

Don't let anyone tell you it cannot be done, I have lost 116 in just over six months. It all depends on how hard you work at it and how you use your tool. You can do it, Good luck

There are a lot of factors here, like how much water you are drinking and how much exercise you are getting. It all adds up. I lost from day one, but I followed the rules and have done everything I have been told.

My doctor had me do 1 week clear liquids, 1 week soft food and by the 3rd week a regular diet. I moved slowly to the regular diet and stuck to soft foods till I felt comfortable moving on. Soda is a big no no, I would stay away from it. As for walking, put on your shoes and go out and walk your block, any distance will do. You will feel better and the fresh air makes you feel great and you get out of the house. It also helps with the gas pain. You can do this, you have made it this far so let the fun begin!

1 - I chug a bottle of water after I work out. I am at 8.6 in a 14 cc band 2 - pregnancy stretch marks fade 3 - I tell on a need to know, I eat healthy and get a lot of exercise is good enough for people I do not know 4 - It is up to you and how you use your tool. Go at it to succeed an you will 5 - mine does not show so I do not know 6 - I eat chicken all the time! Some people it helps to switch to dark meat because it has more moisture in it 7 - yes, but you will always have to work with it 8 - Alcohol slows down your weight loss. you need to find other was to decompress 9 - I take adult gummy multi vitamins 10 - I have gone from a 48dd to a 38dd and mine sag, but I am 49 and started out at 304 You can do it, just do what your doctor tells you and use your tool wisely

You need to give it time. As long as you are following the rules, it will happen. Drink lots of water, exercise, and make healthy protein choices along with staying away from bread, pasta, rice and sweets.

I sis 800 for my first five months and now allow myself up to 1000. When I am at a stand still I eat more for a few days and take a day of from exercise and it does the trick!

I ate more for a few days and started dropping weight again. I change in what you are doing seems to help. I also missed two days of work outs during this time.

1st and only choice for me. I did not want something like gastric which is not reversible. I am very happy with my lap band and as for losing slow, not me I am doing great,

You have a tool, and that is all it is. You do have to work with it and have a lot of self-control. I can eat all kinds of bad things if I want to and not use my tool. I do eat 6 times a day and keep my cals between 800-1000. Push the protein and start walking and you will feel better and stay full longer. When you get the hunger pains try a big glass of water first and if they still keep coming eat a healthy protein meal.

Just thought I would let you know I also started at 304 and in 6mths I am down 114. Just do what your dr tells you.

100 % happy, you bet! I would not have gotten this far without it. I am down 114 pounds in 6 months with 30 left to goal. It has slowed down, but as long as I use my tool right it will come off. good luck with whatever you do.

I believe if you are honest with yourself and wiling to work hard at it the lap band is a great tool. I have lost a lot, but I have been working at it since day 1. I started walking at 1 week and have not stopped since. I go to curves 5 days a week and now walk their and back. (two miles) Some days I add an extra 3 miles to it. I stay active and this summer rode my bike on our loop trail also. I keep my cals between 800-1000, some days I slip a little higher but not normally. I also drink about 100 ounces of water a day and find my body craving it! (this coming from someone who never would drink plain water) I have also found I do better eating 5 to six times a day, my body likes it and I feel better getting protein in more often. I also stay away from protein shakes because they are a slider food. I do get regular fills and am at a good point with mine right now. The weight loss has slowed down now that I am 30 from goal, but I know if I keep plugging along I should be there before my one year mark. You can do this, have faith in yourself and work the program.

make sure you are drinking lots of water, eating lots of protein and moving as much as you can. It will happen

sounds like you need to get more healthy snack in the house. There are all kinds of ways to fill the cravings. Nabiso has the 100 cal snack pack, skinny cow has 100 cal ice cream bars, special k has cracker/chips that are low cal and then there are a lot of low cal bars. I have a recipe for a low cal chicken chill I keep made up and in serving size portions in the fridge. Also laughing cow cheese or cheese sticks, the list can go on and on.

I was told to get the sports bra a size smaller than you wear. I wear a 40 DD and my sports bra's are 38 DD. It is hard to find good sportive ones when you are large chested

I go to curves, it is a half hour cur cit and gets me done quicker! That is why I went in the beginning, now I walk there and add extra walking time in if I do not work till later in the day. It has become a habit and I enjoy it now.

Yeah you! I am proud of you for taking the step...

This is not always true about keeping the weight off. Our bodies are all different and we lose a different rates. It also depends on how you work your band, how your food choices are, how much Water you drink, how much you exercise, how much you have to lose, and so much more. Just because I lost fast a first does not mean I am going to gain it back.

I did from the beginning, but I do work at it most the time. The last month and a half it has finally slowed down to about 10 pounds a month which is where it should be. It also depends on how much you have to lose and how you work with your band.