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I think we all go through these stages. The lap band is awesome it has completely changed my life. Someone said to me the other day I can't believe you were ever fat. I just have to laugh. There are many changes coming your way just remember this is a marathon not a sprint. Stick to the instructions you are given by your MD and then make the band work for you.. Good luck and welcome to our world.

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You need to get out and walk around, you have your band focus on the future when your not in pain and your down 50 pounds!! You can do this hang in there, pain meds and anesthsia sometimes make people depressed try to hang in there.... I love my band and I can not imagine life without it... You can do this.

You are making you mom proud RIGHT NOW....

If your body goes into starvation mode, you will not loose weight.

I think 60 pounds,,, this is when I really noticed a big difference....

you should not worry unless you have pain. It will happen.

Hello Discouraged, In order for us to give you suggestions you need to be very detailed. How much are you working out, what exactly are you eating, how much are you sleeping, what are you drinking... This way we can figure out what you need to do and make suggestions that will really help you. :confused:

I think there is a double edged sword when you don't exercise. I think that you end of loosing your muscle and as you slowly advance your diet you have less muscle so you burn less calories. I believe long term success is difficult to maintain without building or maintaining muscle during this process. Have you tried the body bugg and writing down everything you eat? Do you do the 8 glasses of Water per day?

4 months out and 34 pounds down since banding,,,, Love my band and my new life>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Did I miss the exercise peice? Do you go to the gym?