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I'm not trying to say you shouldn't be frustrated. I'm just try to say it's not as slow as it seems to be.

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I agree. It's way too soon to tell. You aren't on a normal eating plan yet, and you probably aren't exercising yet.

If after six months, if you're eating right and exercising, then you can tell if you're a slow loser. I have gone for two months at a time and lost nothing. Then all of a sudden I will drop 5 lbs.

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I think I am a slow loser. I haven't lost any weight in the last 6 weeks. I know there is a time where I will plateau and the scale will not move, but this seems really slow. I know my dr told me that is will probably take 3 to 4 years to take all my weight off. I may look like that I have lost alot of weight already. 24 pounds of it was pre and post op diet. After that it has been really slow. I really haven't lost a lot of inches either. I did go down only one size in clothes. I try to walk a few times a weeks but that doesn't always happen.

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If you are a slow loser, exercise is pretty essential.

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Hi everyone!!

I too am a slow loser. I have a net loss of only 20lbs since surgery last November. I have lost as much as 40, but that last 20 found its way back home. I know its my fault though. I dont follow the rules like I am suppose to and although I have some restriction, I could probably use another fill. I get so upset with myself cuz its not like I dont know what to do, I just need to do it -- gosh darn it--

Well I have been away from LBT for quite awile, but I am back. I want to really start over again. I have been exercisining and taking my Protein Drinks, now I am ATTEMPTING to start changing my food habits (wish me luck!!)

Okay thanks for letting me vent :rolleyes:

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Thank you. I'm just impatient, I do exrecise but with two kids a husband with a crazy work schedule, and my job, I only seem to fit exercise in twice a week for about two-three hours each day. I'll work on my patience and my exercise regimine.

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I really could not live without LBT. This is the only thing that keeps me going when the scale does not move for long periods of time. I usually go a couple of months where I lose nothing, and then I will lose 5 lbs and be stuck again for another couple of months.

I am always glad to be able to maintain what I have lost and I know I am headed in the right direction. without the band, I am sure I would be much heavier by now.

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LBT = Lap Band Talk. UR here,,,

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Just wanted to subscribe to the thread. I seem to be trending so far as a slow loser and could use the group as support. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

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badonkadonbutt

When were you banded? I was banded 9/13/07 and lost 11 pounds. But I am eating good portions, and am pleased if I loss 2 pounds a weeks I think is healthy?/

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I was banded 8-20 and am down 18lbs since surgery. If you average it out it works out to 2lbs per week but 15 of those pounds were in the first 3 weeks after surgery. I have been stuck pretty much since then. I do really good with my calories, I stay between 1000-1200 each day. My Protein varies from day to day. Some days I am low, some days I am high, like today, I already have 82g in. I called the nutritionist and she told me to try to stay around 800 calories a day and 70g of protein. That should help to jump start things. I have tried to, but I need another fill (I have had 1 so far). Otherwise, I feel like I am starving when I do that. I go for another fill on Friday and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it helps me. I also know I need to step up my exercise a notch. I am not trying to make excuses but I have a crazy life. I work all day at a desk, go home to 3 kids under the age of 6 to chase after, have horses to take care of, and of course the regular house work....you would think all of that would burn enough calories to drop some but guess not. I have an elyptical and my intentions is to really push to do that at least 4 times a week.

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HI EVERYBODY,

I AM THE PERSON WHO COULD EAT 3 PIECES OF pizza. I HAD A FILL YESTERDAY AND BOY IS IT WORKING. I WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IN 2 WEEKS IF I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH RESTRICTION BUT IF DO JUST CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT. THEY PUT IN A WHOLE CC WHICH IS THE MOST THEY HAVE EVER PUT IN. I DID TELL TO BE AGGRESSIVE. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE DISCOMFORT WHEN THE LAY ON THEIR STOMACHS? AND DOES IT USUALLY TAKE 2 PEOPLE TO DO A FILL TO YOU. THEY ALWAYS HAVE 2 PEOPLE DO MY FILLS BECAUSE I AM DIFFICULT TO GET IN THE PORT.

WISH ME LUCK EVERYONE.:)

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They have a hard time getting to my port too, Speed Racer. I am short waisted. So the port tries to hide up under my ribs I believe.

The Dr. usually does it by himself.

The last fill I had was on June 11th. He put 1.2cc in. I still have good restriction.

I had my surgery 1 year ago today. I LOVE IT!!

I went to buy me some new Jeans for the trailride this weekend because all I had are falling off of me.

I was so shocked, I tried on a 13, and they were to big, so I am in a 11/12. Yipppppeeee!!! I couldn't believe it. So I even bought me a new pair of boots!! Just to Celebrate.< /p>

I washed and dryed the jeans when I got home, and when I went to hang them up I just couldn't believe that those small jeans would go over these legs and butt! I am so excited!!

I just keep losing more inches than lbs. That's fine with me. Like my Dr.s nurse said, " If she could wear a size 10 and weighed 300lbs, she wouldn't care what the scales said.

Thanks everyone for listening to me, I really don't have anyone to share the good news with around here. My Family really didn't like the idea of the surgery, and when I can't eat like they do, they think I'm going to be sick. So I really don't say much to them.

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