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Lapband hell for me lasted until the 3rd fill. I gained many pounds and had to fight to get them off. This was demoralizing and frustrating. Best of luck. Mimi

Ashley, you made me laugh about yawning because I yawn constantly while on my Treadmill!!! I, too, hate exercise, but I stick to the TM so I can eat a little more and still lose. The experts say find something you like to do. I can't find any exercise I like to do and hate sweating.....so I hired a personal trainer for a few weeks. The companionship is wonderful and might be the key. Can you find a work out buddy? Mimi

Jay, go for it!!!! Everybody needs a goal and wearing a speedo is as good as any!!! Make sure you post pictures!!!! Your family history is terrible, congratulations on making the band decision!!! Mimi

Yay, Slim, that is wonderful and inspiring!!! Mimi

Andy, I was in a similar position and getting very sad and frustrated. I started keeping an honest food diary, nothing elaborate, and found that I was getting an EXTRA 800 calories a day in flavored Coffeemate. That was a huge discovery and as soon as I cut that out my weight started to drop again, albeit slowly. I also stopped guestimating my food and started to measure it for a while. This helped, too. Good luck on breaking the stalemate. Mimi

In my thoughts and prayers, too, Girl. Get well soon. Mimi

What confidence boosters NSV (Non scale victories) can be!!!! Mimi

Juli, I am sorry you are having a rough time. Keep taking your medication and keep your pain as much under control as possible. Mimi

You are doing great, Kim, and the pictures prove it!!! Mimi

Lingling, I took pictures at the same loss and was surprised they didn't show my changes, either. Keep losing and keep snapping those pictures!!! Mimi

Thanks for the link, Melly, it was a good article! Mimi

Thanks, MollyJo, for the encouragement. Everytime I try to rest for a few seconds the trainer won't let me, it is pretty comical. I, too, am a slacker,LOL!!! She gives homework assignments too!!!! Mimi

Doggone scales just will not move. I am maxed out on exercise I am willing to do and have been on a low cal diet (1000cal) and don't need a fill. Just started with a personal trainer so am hopeful the scales will start moving soon.

Cute picture, Mary. It will be wonderful to watch your progress. Best wishes. Mimi

Lellow, I am sorry for your messy wakeup but glad your doc is OK with it. I hope it drains as long as it needs to so the doc won't have to drain it. Keep healing so we can have more pictures. Mimi

Start by asking your band doc's nurses who they refer to and make an appt. That is how I did it and I went yesterday to meet and be assessed and find out the cost of different procedures so I can save up. I am nowhere near goal but needed to have a plan of action. I also asked my friends and hairdresser if they had any special knowledge. A lot of PS have their own websites now and show some of their work. Good luck and let us know. Mimi

Thank you for your informative post and encouragement to exercise. Can't wait for pictures!!! I am glad you are doing well!!!! Mimi

Katie, thank you for the wonderful pictures. You have done exceptionally well and look fantastic!!!! Mimi

OMG, Lellow, you look incredible!!! You looked darn good right before but awesome after, and I noticed you are standing pretty straight!!! I will remember the squats trick!!!! I can't wait to see the healed pix in a few months!!! Mimi

Congratulations, you look wonderful and are so close to your goal!!!! Mimi

Daisy, I am so sorry for what you are going through. Such a dilemma. There are no easy answers, just try to take it a day at a time. I will send positive thoughts your way for your Dad and you to have a speedy recovery. Mimi

Thanks for posting, Juli. I am happy you are in positive spirits but sorry your arms are so uncomfortable. Heal quickly and take it easy. Mimi

Congratulations, Karen. I am 2 days ahead of you and 45 pounds behind you. You are smokin!!!! Mimi

Congrats on your weight loss and welcome to LBT. Mimi

Lellow, glad you sound so upbeat and hearty and are happy with the results. I can't wait to see pictures!!! May continued success come your way! Mimi