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4 1/2 Post-Op And Not really Losing Weight

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V_Lo86

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Help Guys! I'm new to this so I'm still figuring out how to use this. I had the lap band surgery done on 1-22-13. Since then I've had 4 adjustments and do not really feel much of restriction. I'm currently filled at 6.5 cc's and the nurse advised me that most patients stop at 7 cc's even though my band can go up to 10. My last adjustment was this Tuesday, and I'm barely feeling a restriction. I have lost 19lbs since my surgery but I feel it's only because I've been eating healthier and less food while working out at least 3-4 days a week for 2 hours each day. I feel like the band hasn't helped me lose weight and it's frustrating me so bad. My sister had the band done 2 years ago and is now at her weight loss goal. She was a little heavier than me but in her first month of being banded she lost 40 lbs while I only lost 3 lbs. She never exercised in the last 2 years and didn't make the best food choices and still lost weight so I don't get what I'm doing wrong. I know everyone's body is different but any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Your idea of restriction is probably not right. The band for the most part and most people will NOT stop you from eating any amount of food. It will however keep you fuller longer on less amount of food. You have to be the one to weigh your food and not eat more then a cup of food at one sitting. No more then three times a day. If you are still hungry in between then eat something low calorie.

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track your calories.. make sure you are not eating more than the 1 cup of food at each meal, get your protein in and lots of water. the band will not necessarily make you lose weight.. it's a tool to help you eat smaller amounts and keep you satisfied longer... myfitnesspal.com will work for tracking calories.. you would be surprised how that will help you...

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