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Only 60 pounds!!! Do you have any comorbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure? I too only need to lose about 65lbs. I say only very loosely! I am scheduled for lap band August 10, 2011.

I was banded on January 14, 2010. On my supervised six month diet, I lost 29lbs, 20lbs on the pre-op, and 64lbs since the surgery. In total about 113. I have not weighed in a minute and do not plan on doing so until my bandiversary coming up in 19 days--with the holidays that might be a good thing. Although I am a little behind where I planned to be, I am estactic about my progress especially since I have not reached my "sweet spot." To those just starting, Celebrate every pound and do not compare yourself with anyone, and stick with it.

WTF!!!
Since when is 15 pounds not GREAT for 3 weeks?!?!?!?!
What were you expecting?
I must be a total failure!!
I was banded 47 weeks ago and the most I have lost in any 3 week period is ONLY 10 pounds.
I've averaged about 2.5 pounds a week.
Congrats on your progress and make more realistic goals!

I love Zumba. I ordered the tapes too just so I can mainly get the toning with the sticks that the class does not do. I am getting a wii, so may the wii one as well and give my DVD's as a gift except the toning. I find most DVD's you have to work up to them. Hang in there and do the rate you can do until you can pick it up.

Okay as if many of us are already dealing with self-esteem and body issues, you have to through the stress of my reputation in there?

Denise--sorry to here about your MIL. Going through the same with mom--my sisters and I are still rotating, and it is so tiring--I cannot continue to do it. Sometimes, as I am learning, we have to make tough decisions for our elderly parents--ones that may get you out of their will:unsure:
Thanks on the hair cut compliments--short hair really does look better on me, imho.
Leigha--my face is thin--it looks great--I just wish my saggy booty and hips would follow suit as a fast. Lose weight in the oddest places like face and wrist!

Welcome Laura! Don't worry, your port will not be as intrusive later on, although I am with Stacie--I would have to have six figure-worth plastic surgery to wear a bikini:(
Thanks Melody--I have had my hair short and down my back--I think I definitely just look better short--more manageable too.
Crystl--thanks--My face does look a little skeletal. Makes me mad--can my hips look thin? Why does face fat go first?

Okay as if many of us are already dealing with self-esteem and body issues, you have to through the stress of my reputation in there?

Okay as if many of us are already dealing with self-esteem and body issues, you have to through the stress of my reputation in there?

Okay as if many of us are already dealing with self-esteem and body issues, you have to through the stress of my reputation in there?