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Wow! I've dropped seven pounds in eight days! I could just kiss Dr. Tran. :-D

And better yet, no PBing, no problems eating (carefully) even in the morning. Just a subtle decrease in hunger level that allows me to not eat quite as much and as often. :tongue2::thumbup::lol:

I'll be darned, this thing actually works! :tt2:

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WTG Orea! :tongue2::w00t::lol:

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WOW Orea!! awesome!!!!

I lost another lb this week and as I look at the scale wishing it were more I think of both my parents that lost all their weight in like 5 months with Gastic bypass and yet have gained some of that weight back and are still struggling.. I cant help but think slow and steady is the way to go. I only have 100 more lbs!! at one lb a week that should take... forever! lol! but seriously.. I am sad for them and wish they would have known about this option. I guess I can praise God that other than still throwing up weekly at times.. they dont have any other major problems as so others I know do.. its scary.

its also nice to wear the tightest pants you have owned in the last 5 years and have them fit loosely or zip up a sweatshirt and not look like a stuffed sausage :tongue2: yay! for non-scale victories

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When you get to goal. it won't matter a bit that you took a few more months to get there. It'll still be awesome, and you'll be there for the rest of your life. :tongue2:

We are going to develop the virtue of patience whether we like it or not! :lol:

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Of course, if I could miraculously be at goal tomorrow, I'd take it. However, I think that the slower the process/progress, the more permanent the results. Although I've only lost 22 lbs in 4 months I'm still celebrating because I've never before steadily lost for 4 months. I've been on diets and lost that much weight in much less time but I've always gained it back and the longest I've ever stayed on any diet was 3 months. I'm not on a diet now and I'm steadily losing weight. It may take me 2 years to reach goal but this time, I know I will get there.

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Congrats Orea, so glad to hear it. I'll do a happy dance for you!!

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Wow! I've dropped seven pounds in eight days! I could just kiss Dr. Tran. :-D

And better yet, no PBing, no problems eating (carefully) even in the morning. Just a subtle decrease in hunger level that allows me to not eat quite as much and as often. :tongue2::thumbup::lol:

I'll be darned, this thing actually works! :tt2:

AWESOME! I am so happy for you!

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Congratulation orea!!!!! I have been following your struggles and praying for you, because you are such a cheerleader for others. You deserve this. Donna, you are next!

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I'm curious, have any of you tested yourself on the Ketostix? If you've ever been on an Atkins diet, you will know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I found some strips left over from a couple of years ago and tested my self today and the results said my ketone levels were moderate. I never reached moderate level even when I was doing Atkins before so I think I am at the fat burning stage.

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That's great Donna, I think I'll see if i can find some tomarrow. I didn't even think of checking that.

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Congratulation orea!!!!! I have been following your struggles and praying for you, because you are such a cheerleader for others. You deserve this. Donna, you are next!

Thanks so much! Your prayers are very appreciated. And I really needed them. :Dancing_wub:

I'm going to enjoy this while it lasts! :Dancing_sorry:

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Hey ladies, my name is April and I am new to the site and just found this thread. Hope it's ok to jump in. I was banded on July 14,2008. I live in Indiana and have had good results but with many ups and downs. Not much restriction yet but feel like it will come just when I need it the most. When the will power wears off. It is so great that you all support each other and are there to it each other going.

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Thanks, trying to go back on the thread and get caught up on each of your stories. You gals are GREAT! Lots of hard work and positive attitudes.

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I'm curious, have any of you tested yourself on the Ketostix? If you've ever been on an Atkins diet, you will know what I'm talking about. Anyway, I found some strips left over from a couple of years ago and tested my self today and the results said my ketone levels were moderate. I never reached moderate level even when I was doing Atkins before so I think I am at the fat burning stage.

I haven't tested since I have been banded. I know I was in ketosis after surgery, because my breath was kicking.:Dancing_sorry: I eat too many carbs now to go into ketosis.

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