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MadeinMO    16

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I am right there with you MsBritt..I have yoyo'd these past 3 weeks with the same 5 lbs, I am in desperate need of a fill, I go to the dr on Jan 25th and I pray I get one..I know it will help get me back on track..but I've been trying to change up my diet too!!

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destynee1    417

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Nurse, Missbritt, and Maden.. Go get your fills! They will help you so much. I had surgery on Oct 22nd and Had my 3rd fill on Jan 6th.. I made an appt for the next one at the dr's office to make sure I go in and get them. I didn't feel restriction till my 3rd and now I feel great!! Madein, I hear you with the 5lb yo yo I was going through the same thing.. get your fills ladies, no need to feel hunger! I have 6cc now in my 14band.

I eat about 1000cals a day, my Surgeon said to stay between 900-1200. Getting back into the swing of things and feeling good again.. Now to stay on the straight road :) We Are worth it!

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sommers4977    58

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I was banded on oct 3 rd and have lost a total of 42 pounds :)

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MadeinMO    16

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Yay...I'm super excited..everyone is doing so great!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

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lilbrigy    46

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hey guys im have a loose skin issue,, since ive lost so much weight so fast im all loose and wobbly :/ any advice ??

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MiniMi    1,468

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hey guys im have a loose skin issue' date=', since ive lost so much weight so fast im all loose and wobbly :/ any advice ??[/quote']

See a personal trainer to start with the toning. They can assess tou better than we can.

I'm doing metabolical performance training and its working for me.

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destynee1    417

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See a personal trainer to start with the toning. They can assess tou better than we can.

I'm doing metabolical performance training and its working for me.

how soon did you start minimi?

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MiniMi    1,468

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how soon did you start minimi?

2 1/2 months out. And I love it!

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Banderina    69

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Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.< /p>

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Mara005    70

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Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.< /p>

Yes! I've been taking Biotin (I've read that it helps) for a couple months, but it doesn't seem to be doing much, perhaps I need to up the dosage.

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sommers4977    58

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Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.< /div>

Ive lost half of my hair. Thank god i had thick hair before i started. I take biotien everyday and make sure i eat my protien

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MiniMi    1,468

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Am I the only October bander with massive hairloss daily..???? Im at my wits end with this. Im praying everyday it stops and everyday i lose handfuls of hair.< /div>

Me too! I'm scared!

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bandedsandi    29

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I'm also losing massive amounts of hair. Wish the weight would come off as fast! Luckily I had very thick hair to begin with. I do believe that it will grow back again once all the weight has come off...?

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