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I had my surgery date 12/18/10, i got my first fill 2/16/10. I had lost 43 pounds, i gained 5 pounds back by drinking 1200 calories and day and not knowing it for. Now im back on track but it feels like i'm starting to feel down on myself. It feels like its taking to long . I seee where some poeple have lost way more weight then me . Ive just had my 3rd fill. Should i have lost more or be losing more?

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You are being too hard on yourself. I am 9 months out and have just lost 60 lbs so you are doing good. Hang in there and remember it is a slow process.

Cheri

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You are being too hard on yourself. I am 9 months out and have just lost 60 lbs so you are doing good. Hang in there and remember it is a slow process.

Cheri

thankyou , i needed to know it wasnt just me

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Hi there,

I have been banded over 15 months and have the most important bit of advice I can possibly give....Whatever you do..

DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!!!!! (don't mean to shout..just sooo important!)

I did this at the beginning of my journey and totally sabotaged myself for over 5 MONTHS!!!!!

Once I focused on MY success and nothing else, it changed my entire experience with the Lap Band.

Average weight loss w/the band in 1 year is 52lbs. I didn't hit that number but am TOTALLY THRILLED with my result!! I am not "average" so I don't compare myself to anyone or anything. As long as I'm losing..I"M THRILLED!

Keep in mind, others are bigger or smaller than you, lose or gain differently, different heights, etc. There is NO POSSIBLE benefit of comparing yourself to ANYONE! Focus ONLY on YOU and you WILL SUCCEED!!!!

Edited by coloradobanding

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10 pounds a month is great! Don't be so hard on yourself!! Great job on the 40 pound loss!!!

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I think Coloradobanding said it best...just stick to the plan and stay focused! Good Luck and know that God has your back...you can do it!!!!

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thank you all i feel alot better

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