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I am new to this and was banded 1/7/10. So far people notice the weight loss in my legs most. Havent lost a ton of weight just yet. Only about 10lbs since surgery date and about 20 overall since pre-op phase. Can't wait to see this belly go down. Sheesh!!

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I am losing every where but my belly. I see a Tummy Tuck in my future also. I think if my belly was gone I would wear a size or even two smaller. Anyone else with that problem?

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Yup my tummy seems to be the last to go :rolleyes2: but maybe 30 more pounds it will be bone...who knows!

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I'm so glad this thread was started!

I am definitely an apple. I have lost about 33 lb and so far it's noticable in my face/neck, and my shoulders and boobs. Maybe my thighs, too. But my belly.....AACK. I've always said I'd never get rid of the stomach...and I probably won't. If the middle would go down some, I would be in the next size down. But it's slow-going losing the spare tires.

sara

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I saw someone on here mentioned using the ab lounge. I have one but have been afraid to us it.

Do you guys think it is okay to use. I am afraid something will come loose.

The ab lounge does target, on me at least, that lower stomach that is so hard to get.

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Pickles, I'm the one that uses the ab lounge. I also asked my surgeon if it was okay and he said it was no problem. If it gets sore, just ease off and stop for a bit. I was banded in October and started using this last month with no issues. It really does work the belly though. I am determined to get rid of this poof!!! LOL

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Thanks Juliansmon: That is good to know. The ab lounge sounds like it is just another one of those exercise things; but it is one that worked for me pre lab band. I was really surprised it worked on the lower abdominal area. I could do 100 sit ups and it never touched that area.

Thanks for the help. I think I will try it.

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I'm pear shaped as well. I've lost in my face, neck shoulders, stomach, and my precious butt. I'm not losing in my hips and thighs (where I need to the most).

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