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I'm on week 5 still drinking Protein and split pea Soup. I've lost 18 pounds I have been walking 1-2 miles a day & swimming the last 3 days. Shouldn't I have lost more than 18 pounds? I'm getting discouraged :-(

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I'm on week 5 still drinking Protein and split pea Soup. I've lost 18 pounds I have been walking 1-2 miles a day & swimming the last 3 days. Shouldn't I have lost more than 18 pounds? I'm getting discouraged :-(

give it time. .... you didnt put the weight on overnight and it wont come off overnight either..... it takes at least six weeks for the body to heal and re adjust from surgery alone , without any other factors. Be patient. The surgery will reward you... .wait and see.

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Everyone loses at different pace some lose quick some lose slow. A lot depends on how much you have to lose.if your following the plan and exercising you will see the weight come off and it will be worth it.So hang in there be proud of your 18 lbs loss that is a good loss for 5 weeks and just keep moving ahead.

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I'm on week 5 still drinking Protein and split pea Soup. I've lost 18 pounds I have been walking 1-2 miles a day & swimming the last 3 days. Shouldn't I have lost more than 18 pounds? I'm getting discouraged :-(

18lbs! That's Fantastic! You're doing an awesome job. From my understand it won't happen fast it gradually. Stay focused I have faith it will pay off. I'm 4 weeks post op down 14lbs first fill on Tuesday.

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Thanks I guess that is what I needed to hear!

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I'm proud of myself for even having the surgery so again I need the support from all of you & I really appreciate it :-)

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I'm proud of myself for even having the surgery so again I need the support from all of you & I really appreciate it :-)

You should be proud!! This is hard work!! I was banded June 29 and I have days when I feel like I am doing nothing and that nothing has even come off!! But everyone is right it will take time!! But we will all rock it!!! :)

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hey m sangie, youre awesome !!! dont get discouraged !! 18 lbs in 5 weeks !!! thats 3 lbs a week !! youre doing great !! your weight loss may slow down but what youre doing for your body exercise wise is amazing !!! stay on the course because you will start seeing your clothes get loose, and although you cant see it , your heart, lungs and other muscles are getting stronger too !! woohooo !!!!

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