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Hi, I can feel your pain about falling off the wagon. I hit 100 pounds lost about 14 months post op. now at 21 months post op I am only about 70 down. I have not been on this board in a loooong time. I had also stopped logging my food and my exercise went way down because of an injury. I'm making today the first day of my new journey. Already logged Breakfast, and came on here to some much needed support. Seems like we are in a similar place. We know what worked the first time around...we just need to get back to that place. I wish I had more advice for you, good luck!

I didn't hit my goal for Protein intake until about week 3 or 4. In the beginning it was hard for me to get enough of anything, protein, fluids etc, but my dr was ok with that. I tried Isopure liquid, sold at GNC, it has huge protein and is "clear" instead of thick like a Protein shake. This helps me a lot!! I tried all the flavors and the only one I didn't like was I think peach or mango. Just keep sipping all day long. You'll get there eventually.

I broke up with my scale because I was letting the number dictate how I felt. My weight really hasn't changed too much in the last few months, but I have gone done almost 4 sizes and feel so much more energized. That's what I'm focusing on, not the number on a scale. I do weigh in once a month, just to keep track.

you look great!

I've had nasty headaches after my last two fills. The first one I figured wasn't related, but after the second i think they are related. I'm just about at the green zone, so hopefully I won't need another fill. Not sure what causes it, I know I'm getting enough fluid it. I've never gotten one after being stuck.

Congrats on getting approval!!

my dr uses a prefilled syringe.

I've actually only the seen my surgeon twice since the operation. My first post op visit and then again at 6 months. I see the Nurse Practitioner for my fills. You'll probably see the same person. She's great, and really good at fills. I can't remember exactly how many fills I've had. A couple of times I had to have a little taken out. I had a tiny fill (0.2) in March that I thought would be my last, but will be (hopefully) getting another tiny fill tomorrow. They are very conservative with fills, but that has worked for me. most of the time I don't notice the band. It took awhile, in the beginning I was much more aware. Now, it's just there. Good luck tomorrow!

let me know if you have any questions. I'm more than happy to answer. They used to have a lap band specific support group which was great, but not enough people went so they cancelled. I did go the the general support group a couple of time. Check out my blog to see more about my journey.

Hi, I had Dr. Evanson as my Dr. He's in the same practice as Dr. Cacucci. I love everyone there. The center offers so many resources, classes etc. I'll actually be in the office on the 24th in the am for a nutritionist appt and fill. Let me know if you want to meet up in the waiting room.

Congratulations on such an amazing accomplishment!

I have a personal trainer I see once a week. I love it! She pushes me harder than I would ever push myself. I was the same as you, I had cardio, but not the strength, so that what we focus on. I've tried all sorts of things I would never have done on my own. Good luck!

Wow, love the color! You look great.

Amazing transformation!! Great job!

I love your pics! I totally see a big change. Congrats!!