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I would like to join the challenge. I was banded June 4 and am 47 lbs down. I would ( I mean I WILL) be in Onderland by Christmas, that is exactly 20 lbs to go.

YIPPEE! What a summer this is becoming for you! Be proud, very proud of all of your accomplishments

Have you checked out the social group June Bugs? We all were banded in June of this year and we all have had very very slow weight losses pre fill. You may want to check us out so you can see what others are experiencing at the same time as you.

Being a newby to this lap band journey, I am wondering if my weight loss is on the right path. I have observed from me and others the following: fast loss pre op and immediate post op. NO or very little loss pre fill. And a slow loss post fill. I have lost around 5 lbs in the 2 1/2 weeks of my first fill. That is and average of 1 3/4 lbs per week. Now if you remember I did have vacation last week and gained, BUT that was water and I lost it and 1 extra lb, so that was a success. But I am wondering, am I on the right pattern? I have been viligent to record my food, watching carbs and protein. I have worked out everyday this week--yes this is the most I have but it is a beginning, and I check for ketosis every morning. So am I doing everything right? Right now I am a bit obsessed over this process. I am sure when school starts back ( I am a teacher) I won't be so obsessed, but maybe I need to be??? Being new I am just wondering?????

Yippee Rosie Sue! I know from the Bugs you have had a few complications. But now hopefully your world will be a better place!

You will have done great! And what will power not to weigh everyday! I would like to invite you to join June Bugs, we all were banded in June and are finding we are going through the same things, and are encouraging each other through the journey. We would love to have you

Thank you for that wonderful thought. It went along with another thing I read about today so I know its true word from God!

The best of luck on all accounts. Do you have a website that shows off your work?

God is so good! Just look what can be done in one month! Congrats, and tell people about this so they know that the band does work!

I just got back from Panama City Beach in FL and it was beautiful! No oil. One day the flags were double red flags but that was OK we did pools! I ate breakfast and lunch in the room, so I could control it and ate out each night but was very conscience of what I ordered and how much I ate. I walked the sandy beaches and played in the waves everyday, for hours. But I got home today after 8 hours of driving and weighed and I was up 2 lbs! YIKES. I feel like it was the salt air that made me have water retention, because my feet are swollen, so I am going to drink TONS of water the next two days hoping to flush the water out. I hope this works!

Today was the first day to work a solid 7 hours, no breaks. I went prepared, 2 protein bars and a pack of ham ( I am on a protein day on the Lap Band TLC Lindora 10 week clinic) but it was HARD. Take a bite, wait on a customer ( I volunteer at a upscale thrift store), and oh how I was thirsty! So I am a bite worried about when school begins. I am in the basement and have to go to another building for bathroom time. I also teach K through 12th grade and lunch is a stressful fast time, sooooo I am going to have to try by fire, but I know I will HAVE to be good! Well, thats a month a way, hopefully I will learn.

Maggs, so glad to hear from you, I did figure you were majorily busy moving and your job. Yes, before your fill weight loss is non existent. (check out June Bugs in the next day or two, we miss you) To bad you can't get House Hunters from HGTV to help you find a place! When is your award ceremony?

She has been on Rachel Ray several times. Her food looks really good, and it reduces carbs, calories and the bad stuff

I am using Lap Band.com website for several things. I watched the EMMI videoes and they were very helpful. And now that I am filled I am enrolled in the TLC Lindora web clinic which is 10 weeks. So now that I am on solids, my first three days is protein days...100 grams and stay 50-100 grams of carbs. I am going to follow it, but carbs...they are every where! The only thing about this is it says to eat 6 times a day, and I know as bandsters we are only suppose to eat 3 times, so I am confused. BUT since this IS what Lap Band company recommends, it must be good.

wow, several of us had our 1st fills today. It is a great feeling, isn't it. Congrats, and good luck for the next month, that scale will be your friend.