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I went to for my fill on Thursday and the doctor told me I didn't need one but to bump up my exercise and decrease my calories to 1300 per day. I only lost 3 pounds in the last 3 months. I rejoined Weight Watchers today to help drop this last 40 pounds. Pray for me. Grammy in Columbus

Great web site! I, too, am a slow loser. It was frustrating at first, but I am not where I used to be. Banded April 2008, lost 55 pounds to date.

I was banded April 14, 2008 at Mt Carmel West. The doctors and staff were great! I am a slow loser - it's been 55 pounds to date (3 dress sizes). Good luck.

I agree with you. I got this surgery, too, for a reason and I am going to work it. I am a slow loser maybe it's because I am 62 years old. Who knows - but I have lost 55 pounds in 9 months and I am pleased. I average 1 pound a week.

I will join you. I have been away a few weeks. Last week went on my first cruise with my daughters. Had a great time. Didn't gain a pound - I was pleased. My daughters put on 5 to 10 pounds each.

Be encouraged - I went through that too. Just follow the food plan and the restriction will come.

Thanks for starting this forum. It is great! Any other foxy seniors out there?

I choose the Lap Band because of the long term commitment and the less invasive procedure. I feel great. My weight lost has slowed to 1 lb per week and I am ok with it. It took me 20 years to gain the 100+ extra lbs - I figure it will take me 18 months to loose it. On my way to being a 'silver fox'.

I am a 62 year old grandmother with 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. Retired 8 years ago and work at my local church. Love reading books by Black authors; travel; and justing hanging out with special friends.

Go shopping sistergirl! I, too, went from size 24 to 18 and had some phat size 24 clothes. Hated to turn them loose - but I donated them to a local church and "Dress for Success". Now, I am buying 18's and 16's - phat, too. My favorite stores are JC Penney's Outlet and Burlington. Enjoy the shopping spree!

Can someone tell me how to attach my picture? Thanks.

Sistergrl, Just found this thread. I was banded on April 14, 2008 and lost 45 pounds to date. Slow but sure. I was 62 on Sep 18 - so anything I lose is a blessing at this age. But I feel great and beginning to get "high school skinny" again. Be blessed.

I am thingking about rejoining WW (after 2 years) just to increase the weight lost process. I was banded in April 2008 and lost 45 pounds to date, an average of 1 pound per month.

Will pray. Be blessed.

Great post! Congrats. Yes, the band does work.

I am 61 soon to be 62 and was banded April 14. It is the best decision I have made. Lost 41 pounds so far, down 2.5 dress sizes and getting plenty of compliments. I feel great. Off of BP meds and soon to be off of diabetes meds (per doctor). This is a great web site for encouragement. Be blessed!

Congrats! Slow but sure. Those 2 pounds will come off.

That's nature to waiver. I did,too. However, it was the best decision I made regarding my health. I am 61 years old, soon to be 62 and with the weight lost I will add 20 more years to my life. I was banded April 14 and lost 41 pounds to date and had no problems. I wish you well.

SoulSister, God Bless you on as we journey together.

Long2bThin - Will be praying for a quick and full recovery.

Congrats! Soon my weight lost will match the weight on my driver's license.

This happened to me. I was frustrated but stuck with the 1200 calorie diet, high protein and did my exercise work out. Then after 3 weeks of nothing, 5 pounds in one week. It will be happen be encouraged.

sistasissy, how are you doing on this new journey?

God is Good. This is a great website. Be blessed and congrats for a great work. This is not an easy battle, but only possible through Him.