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I feel like I have been doing terribly lately but I don't know how to get out of my old ways. I am just over three months out and I am only down 40lbs. I talked to someone I know who is down 100lbs and they are only 7 months out. I am just afraid I am never going to hit that point and that the lack of motivation and terrible diet I have been eating will stick. I had complications twice and had to have a second surgery at one point but I don't think these things have affected it. Any tips/help/advice??

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Yes - don't compare yourself to everyone else's journey. This is your experience. Some people lose it very slow and some seem to lose it fast.

I know it's hard, my sister was banded 10 days before me and I have to resist asking her how much she's lost so far. As long as the scale is moving in the right direction, be pleased with your progress. You haven't mentioned if you feel you are at your sweet spot yet. If not, keep getting your fills until you get there.

If you can't get your head back in the game, then it may be time to speak with a therapist that specializes in eating disorders, or quite possible Overeaters Anonymous. Just because we have a band now doesn't mean our head will allow us to do all the right things. As alot of people have said, the mental part is the hardest to tackle. Good luck to you!

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The best thing you can do for yourself is NOT to compare with others weight loss. Everyone is different. As long as your scale is moving downward, you are okay. This isn't a fast track to skinny. It requires hard work, dedication to what you eat, and plenty of exercise. You can do it. Just keep working at it and don't give up!

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