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I called the doctor's office to book my 2nd fill and the first available is 23 January. They said they will call me if there's a cancellation before that. I definitely need a little more restriction at the moment.

Quote: Originally Posted by Candle Whoa! How did you lose 28lbs in 1 month!? You're kickin' ass!!! Thanks Candle. My stats are slightly out, My start weight should be 229, so it's a 27 lbs loss. I couldn't believe how quickly it came off but now things have slowed down a little. I'm very happy with the results though. Good luck with your continued loss.

Before & after shots with the same clothes on... 12 kgs down.

Update... Name...........Chall. Start Wt........Current......Chall. Goal...........To Go Sades.....................229.................202................196.. ...................6

I am staying on plan because I am able to eat more at the moment and want to lose more weight, not gain any of what I have lost already.

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a bad time. I can't relate to most of what you're going through but must say money issues always put people in a bad way emotionally and as we turn to food when under stress I'm not surprised you are over eating. I still owe money for this but am trying not to let it get to me... easier when you're single. I suggest you go see your doctor for a fill which will at least help with restriction and once the weight starts coming off it will alleviate some of the stress. That way you will feel it was worth all this. Good luck.

I lost 27 lbs in the first 5-6 weeks but nothing in the last week. I have been eating more in the last week so I am grateful I haven't gained anything. Looks like I have to get back to basics to start losing again ... second fill in Jan 08.

I wish I could say that Cindy... mine is quite the opposite. I hope my next fill has more restriction. How much fill did you get?

I have to agree that once you start, it's hard to stop... this has been my problem the last week or so... all those xmas parties and food. I try to stick with the plan but have noticed that I want more food than I was having. I so desperately want to get through xmas without too much damage but with my current level of restriction I'm afraid that I will go in the wrong direction. So far no weight gain but the idea is to lose. Good luck getting through this.

Well I can eat a lot more now than I have been. I haven't put on any weight but haven't lost anything in a week. I definitely need more restriction. Hopefully my 2nd fill will do that.

I'm so sorry to hear of your dilemma. I'm sure there will be a doctor who can help you through this. My thoughts are with you. Please keep us posted.

Okay, you're on! 197. here we come!!

I am okay with willpower when I'm working but if I am bored, then watch out. I still feel a little tight if I overdo it but I really need another fill to get back to that amazing weight loss I had in the first 5 weeks. Good luck to everyone going through the xmas period... I'm going to have to do more walks to ensure I don't put on weight.

Thanks Steph, if I keep having little treats it may not happen !! You're doing great... I'm sure you'll achieve fantastic things. Being younger, your weight loss will be much quicker than mine. :whoo::whoo:

Wow Nigel, what an achievement !! Congratulations and I can only hope that I get to a point where I can just be a normal size. I too wish I had discovered it sooner... just think Nigel, you discovered it 12 years agewise before I did.

202 lbs and plan to be there before xmas...

I know what you mean Longhorn, I don't want to be feeling sick to know I have restriction. I just don't want to be able to eat so easily. I definitely over did it yesterday... counted around 1500 cals... not good. I have been on less than 900 cals most days. Weekends seem to be the worst for me... too much time on my hands! Looks like I need to be more disciplined until my next fill.

My first fill hasn't made a lot of difference... I can eat anything I want so far. I will get a second one in the new year. My weight loss is definitely slowing down but continued right through the mushies stage. I'm happy with the results but am ready to get the next 5 kgs off.

I went to the medical centre today and the dr gave me antibiotics to take and told me to call my surgeon on Monday. Hopefully it will clear up.

I haven't fallen for my doctor but it is easy to do when you are seeing an attractive, kind caring person on a regular basis. Remember, you are the most important person to them while you are in session and who doesn't feel special when they get that kind of attention.

Is that 32 lbs including pre op loss? That's a great amount to have lost in such a short time. Good on you Cindy.

Great weight loss non-nymph... feels good doesn't it? Glad to hear your first fill went well longhorn (& others).

Now you're scaring me. Mine is still red and a little warm but has not spread. How did yours look when it first started?<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

I come here to see what's happening with people and how their progress is going. I like to compare my progress... making sure that I'm doing okay. It's also another form of addiction... keeps me occupied when I'm not working or out with friends. I also have a couple of other sites I go to (not lapband sites) which help as well.

In case you didn't get it the first time, I was only kidding !!! :heh: :heh: :heh: