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Permanent Long Term Weight Loss

I am a physician. I'm interested in communicating with Lap-Band patients who are having problems with achieving and maintaining a normal weight with the Lap-Band.

Dr. G.

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      I'm well adjusted. But it took over a year to get here. I do not exercise. I do not weigh my portions. I drink alcohol. I do not regurgitate my food. I am losing 6-8 lbs a month. I'm happy. And

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      As the OP says - define " normal". Also, in your title, define "permanent" as that word seems to be an odd adjective to link to long term! Surely it eirher is or isn't permanent? Hopefully at nine

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      Thank you for your responses. You're absolutely correct. Normal is not an absolute number. It is a range dependent upon your height and weight. As you probably know, height and weight can be used to c

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    Helpful hint for the week:

    Avoid shopping when you're hungry. Shopping at those times increases the likelihood you will buy unhealthy foods and don't forget to read the label if you're unfamiliar with the contents of the food.

    If anyone out there is struggling with weight loss, let me try to help.

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