Hello Everyone,

I had the surgery in April...I have lost 30 pounds since then.My doctor won't adjust me above 8cc/10cc band b/c he says I'm in my green zone.

Is it wrong to want to strap 5 pound weights to each of my ankles and go in next week!!!!!

I am wondering...

Did anyone have a slow start at the beginning but finish strong? (hence tortoise/hare?)

Anyone care to share their inspiring story about possibly fighting their demons in the beginning but evetually winning the race.

(I coulde use the encouragement)

Take Care

Shoregirl

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If you don't feel you are tight enough then request he fill it. He works for you.

A lot of people go on plateaus and don't lose for awhile and then drop a few all of a sudden. That's the good thing about the band. It's always working.

If you are getting really hungry in between meals, you need a fill.

The band is not a magic cure. You still have to eat right and fight head hunger.

I would also like to hear from people that were slow out of the gate, but are at their sweet spot now and doing well...

I know all the "not a magic cure" stuff...It's just that some of us 'newbies' to the band get a little discouraged during the first few months while we wait to get to the proper restriction. Hearing from veteran's who've been there is very inspirational to us slow starters

There is a thread called Slow Losers Unite. Go and read that thread. There are a lot of us that are very slow losers. It's very frustrating. I just have to keep telling myself that I would be heavier by now, so no matter what I have lost, it's a step in the right direction.

The person that started this thread has lost almost as much as I have, and I have had the band almost 8 months now. I am losing really slowly, but I am happy to be losing and not gaining anymore.

I really don't know what I think when it comes to the tortoise/hare issue. I know the problem that I have that seems to be pretty common is that we should be doing more. My boyfriend wants to kick my butt sometimes!

I usually eat very healthy and sometimes, my band is more open than other times and I can eat more than I normally would (especially w/ salad). I beat myself up for eating a "right" bandster portion rather than what I feel I should have. I got so caught up in my own success that the end result was all that matters.

I exercised for about 9-11 hours a week and when I plateaued, I beat myself up. I run, I lift, I'm strong, and I'm physically fit... I sustained overuse injuries and had to cut my workouts back to 5-7 hours a week.

I'll be honest - I never thought I would say this but I can see how someone could develop an eating disorder...