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lappyloo

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lappyloo    16

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Finally, some restriction! Almost 3 months after surgery. This is definitely a slooow process. But I finally was forced to eat differently for the first time since being banded.

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Alanna    10

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Great for you... What type of things are you eating now? I am just starting to get restriction too..

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K6TYX    8

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I had my 2nd fill yesterday, I am on liquids today and tomorrow then mushys for two days. I am sooooo hoping for a bit of restriction! You are spot on with the 'slow' process!!! Congrats on the restriction :)

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lappyloo    16

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I am so HAPPY, I was really starting to doubt whether the band was going to be a useful tool, for me personally. FINALLY, after reading about a lot of my fellow bandsters eating smaller portions and having lost weight, I can say I am there too. What a great feeling to have restriction. I have been at the 20lb mark basically since 1 week post-op, (first week of June) but since last Tuesday when I got my 2nd fill, I have lost 3 lbs. Woo Hoo. Just posting this to give everyone that has been banded but haven't reached restriction yet, HOPE that the time WILL COME and it makes it all worth it. I put on a pair of shorts yesterday that I faithfully wore everywhere for the past year and 1/2 because they were the only ones that fit. Size 18, they fell off of me. So the scale says I've lost between 23-24 lbs, but my body has lost inches!!! My husband couldnt believe his eyes. I was jumping up and down with joy. Not because I've lost weight as much as it is about that now I know this CAN and WILL help me to reach my goals!!!

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lappyloo    16

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I've been having 1 of the New Whey Protein Drinks everyday. They are more like a shot of Protein, size wise, but are packed with 42g of protein. They are disgusting to taste, but worth it if you can down it really quick followed by a chaser of crystal light or something to get the taste out of your mouth.

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cheryllm63    4

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I go for my second fill on Thursday. I hope I get some type of restriction. I haven't lost anything in the last month and it's very discouraging. Especially since I'm having a very hard time paying for my part of the surgery. :-(

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Maraki    23

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Congratulations! Can't wait to reach restriction myself!

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