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Any slow losers out there? I haven't lost any significant weight only about 8lbs total.

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Usually I have quite a fast rate but I plateau'd for the last 6 months...very fustrating so I am a bit behind where I want to be for now...Best wishes! hang in there it'l start comming down if you chip away at it.

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I'm a slow loser. I've lost 30 lbs since June. My doctor said I am right on track though at 1 lb a week. Hope everything goes better for you.

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I think it's WAY too early to be calling yourself a slow loser, Tonia. It's only been 5 weeks!! Especially if you lost that weight SINCE surgery, that's not bad AT ALL! Give it time :o

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I have lost fairly slowly the entire time. I have averaged 1-2 lbs a week with a few plateaus that lasted weeks before loss started again. I am just over a year out, 57 weeks, and down 60 lbs. I have no complaints. Even losing slowly I am pleased to be where I am at now. I am getting very close to goal, so fast or slow loss, the end result will be the same!

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Toqu.....you are a relative lightweight so you are going to lose at a slower rate than some of us heavier bandsters. However, I know you must be frustrated.

If you would like to share what you are doing as far as eating/drinking/moving maybe we can offer suggestions to help you get the scales moving!!

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I was banded July 6th and have only lost 7 lbs . . . i consider myself a slow loser - but every one is different. I've now had 3 fills for a total of 2.4 cc in my band now (a 4 cc).

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I was banded in March and am hovering between 45 and 50 pounds. But that is still at the 1-2 pounds per week so my doctor is OK with it. I would love to lose a little faster, but now that I am feeling better I am going to start exercising a little more, that might help.

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Ima slow looser too. (sigh) But, I keep thinking the weight is now comming OFF! Even if it is slow, at least I am not gaining any more. And I am now eating healthier than I have ever done before the band. So we got that going for us, right?

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Mandy has only lost about 30-35. Banded March. But we still have hope.

She is quiting her job at the resturant and no longer drinking Water one hour before and one hour after eating.Hope it helps.

Mandy's Momma

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I was banded in April and have only lost 23-25 lbs. That is super slow, but I have hormone problems that give me fits losing weight. I am thankful that the scales are moving in the right direction, if even just a little. At this rate, it will take me years to get my weight off, but I've come to terms with it.

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Toqu.....you are a relative lightweight so you are going to lose at a slower rate than some of us heavier bandsters. However, I know you must be frustrated.

If you would like to share what you are doing as far as eating/drinking/moving maybe we can offer suggestions to help you get the scales moving!!

I can eat pretty much whatever I want just about half of what I used to. I also stay full much longer... I try to do it the way they say protien first, then vege's, then starch. I think one of my main things that I have to get over is drinking while I am eating. I am only sipping but it's a really hard habit to break.:help:

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I would sure like to join this club. My weight loss was going great then all of a sudden it's stopped. I was too tight and had some taken out, now I almost wished I had of left it in. Lost 60 pounds in just over 4 months now I am lucky to loose a pound a week. I guess it's time to exercise. Hope everyone's weight loss kicks in including mine.

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Just made an appointment for my second fill on 12/28 hope this one does the trick. Still on my plateu of 8lbs.

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