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S2b

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S2b    18

S2b
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Today I had an appointment with my Dr. It would have been time for my 4th fill. I lost 8 pounds in the last month. He asked how I felt and then he thought it would be best to not have a fill this time. While I agreed and I do not want to get too tight. It still feels weird not to have had one today, I'm nervous I won't be as successful this month since I didn't have it.

I am sure I sound crazy right now. I just want to keep going in the right direction. I am aware

My surgery was August 16th. I've lost a total of 39.5 so far.

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S2b    18

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I could figure out how to edit.

Just wanted to say I am aware of the dangers of being too tight. So I know this is a good thing. My DR. Did say congratulations.

I'm just hoping this doesn't stall my weight loss.

Thanks for listening to me ramble on. Terri

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Corrigan    75

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I'm in the same boat, I'm going to see how Christmas goes then decide

what to do. My weight loss is still good, but it's beginning to be a struggle.

I haven't had any fills yet. Some people say they get to their goal without

a fill. I don't know if I'll do that or not. I spent a lot of time looking at the

Christmas Cookies today. I didn't but it wasn't easy. We'll see.

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Thee-O    15

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Sounds like you are in a good space. All you have to do now, is just change things up a little. If you aren't exercising, now would be a good time to start. I haven't had any fills yet, and while I may have some in the future, I like knowing now that it isn't just the band doing the work, that I am doing what I can to make it happen for me. You can do it. Just focus and keep motivated.

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S2b    18

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Thanks Thee-O.

I have been exercising and I have really pushed it up more the last couple of weeks. I feel

A lot of the loss this past 4 weeks is due to that.

Thanks for your words, Terri

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Doctor knows best.

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coffee34    1

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hello .... MY NAME IS DEE DEE SOUND LIKE U DOING A GREAT JOB ...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ....I NEED A FILL SO BAD TRYING 2 FIND SOME ONE DOWN THERE THAT WILL JUST TAKE ME...SOME DR. WANT TAKE U IF THEY ....

DIDN'T DO THE SURGERY

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coffee34    1

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hello .... MY NAME IS DEE DEE SOUND LIKE U DOING A GREAT JOB ...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ....I NEED A FILL SO BAD TRYING 2 FIND SOME ONE DOWN THERE THAT WILL JUST TAKE ME...SOME DR. WANT TAKE U IF THEY ....

DIDN'T DO THE SURGERY

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shakey88    37

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As long as you are losing and not getting hungry in between meals, you are good to go. I do not have a fill yet, so I do not know what it is like to get one, but let the band work for you!!! Congrats on your journey so far!

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S2b    18

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Thank you, shakey88 !

I know my post sounded crazy. LOL.

I guess I went to the appointment thinking I was going to get a fill, and when I didn't, I felt like my security blanket was taken away...if that makes any sense. Only way I can think to describe it.

I am getting a little hungry in between meals but since he was happy with the 8 pounds loss the past 4 weeks he decided to hold off this month.

I'm going to work hard this month to keep losing, and I'm going to keep increasing my exercise. I'm going to make it a good month. :)

Thank you, Terri.

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shakey88    37

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That is all you can do...I took a 5 day vacation from working out this week...too much going on at work and thought I was going to be upset when I stood on the scale...not at all. I lost over 3 pounds this week. I guess my body needed a rest, but I definitely started back to working out this morning!!!

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cat lady    10

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I was banded July 25th and have not had any fill yet. I am losing slowly but happy with the results. I lost 40 lbs so far and feel good. I don't want a fill yet since I am losing and eating much less than before the band. I would say I am averaging about 1000 - 1200 calories a day. Is that what most of you are consuming a day???

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Thee-O    15

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I was banded July 25th and have not had any fill yet. I am losing slowly but happy with the results. I lost 40 lbs so far and feel good. I don't want a fill yet since I am losing and eating much less than before the band. I would say I am averaging about 1000 - 1200 calories a day. Is that what most of you are consuming a day???

It all depends on your body and sex. Men can eat a bit more but on average I see women eating in that calorie frame. I myself eat around 1500-2000, depends on how much activity I am doing. You can see what is a good range for weight loss for you by using www.myfitnesspal.com. A lot of people on here use it. It works really well.

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