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I was banded on June 4, 2009 - I am officially in onderland - well 199.5 - I'm quite close. I started at 283. I am sure my progress could have been better, but I slipped up a couple of times and I have been going to the gym, but slacking on cardio. I got on the scale though and I don't think I have EVER smiled while standing on a scale! Now I know what everyone is talking about.....and what helped me in the past week was all the posts about the protein intake - very true!

I realize if I don't work out - I don't lose. I try to work out 3-5 times a week. I do realize that sometimes I experience pain at my port site when on treadmill at either a fast speed or high incline. Is that normal? I have had to leave the gym a couple of times because I was in pain. It does go away, just wasn't sure if I was alone on this one. I was banded in June 2009 and have since lost 80lbs - hope that is good, I am sure I could do better, but I still struggle with the emotional eating.

I had my second fill on August 4th - I have felt minimal restriction. The past few days I have felt an increase in restriction - is that normal to feel restriction 2 weeks after the fill?

Just curious as to how many cc's before you hit your sweet spot. I had my 2nd fill yesterday and now have 4.5 cc's. I was a bit bummed at doctor office since I lost 11lbs since surgery (June 4, 2009). I see how amazing many of you are doing and feel like I am losing beyond slow - the doctor said I am doing well, but 4lbs in 5 weeks.

Wanted to know if anyone else experienced this. I got my first fill yesterday....and today I am starving. I had a yogurt for breakfast and now having some coffee and that would usually last me for a while....now 2 hours later and my stomach will not stop grumbling.

Congratulations on your year anniversary! Hope it has been a great one. Thank you for the advice....I will stick with going forward. :bored:

3 weeks post-op....I went to the gym last night and did the ellipticle (spelling) for 30 minutes. 10 minutes forward, 10 backward, 10 forward. When going from backward to forward - my stomach starting hurting. I wanted to get to 30 minutes so I kept going. When I got home - it seemed my stomach was a bit swollen and it hurt where the port is. Today - I am a still uncomfortable. Has this happened to anyone....do you think I may have messed something up inside? I am one of those people who don't lose unless they go to the gym.

Thank you for your response Brockbabe....I tried to stay off the scale and thought I was doing well, but turns out I gained 3lbs. It is very upsetting and making me wonder if I made the right choice.

i am going June 4 for my lap band. I started working out with a personal trainer to get my body used to working out. I started in Sept only able to do 1 minute on ellipticle (spelling) and now I can do 30-45. How long do I have to wait after surgery to get back into the gym? I saw how some of you said you work out a lot - which is what I hope to do as well. And also I would like to join you fast loser club!!