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Hi All, I just have to say that I love my lapband. at first i was discouraged because i was not losing fast, but now i think i have finally hit my green zone! I had been disappointed after a few fills and stopped going in. I had stalled out as a result. The last fill was painful and they couldn't find my port, but eventually did. so i wasn't too keen on doing that again. i guess something in my mind thought i should be able to succeed without fully utilizing the tool, but i am back "on the wagon" and went in for a fill. It took a few tries, but they found my port and filled it .5cc more (totall 3.5ccs). I must have been just about to hit the green zone because now I feel like i am losing faster. and it feels great! It is a huge accomplishment for me to finally be under 200lbs. At my heaviest i was 252-254, surgery weight 248 and now i am 198! Can you believe it! There is a 1 at the beginning of my weight, not a 2, a 1! yay! I still have a lot to lose, but i am on my way! So stick with it and don't miss your fill appts. and it will work for you too! My surgery date was 9-5-12 today is 7-15-13

I had the same feeling, but then i read other peoples success stories and it helped inspire me to stick with it. but for months i held myself back due to not getting fills. Keep with it and i know you will succeed! even if you lose a little at a time it still adds up in the end. I know it is going to take more hard work, but we will get there! I also go on walks with my dog multiple times a day and try to lift weights to keep my muscles strong, that helps the weight loss too. hang in there!

you look amazing!!! GREAT JOB!!

i drink coffee every morning as well. I thought i would have to quit, but it is not a problem for me.

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probably just your brain telling you that the tool is working for you and that you would be upset to take a step in the wrong direction ie.. removing the band. but i am not a dream specialist. lol.

Hopefully you are feeling better every day! good luck on your journey and your new life! i was banded on 9-5-12 so i am just a bit ahead of you.

hi guys and gals, i am a 31 year old newly banded woman. i think that this site is great and hope to find some friends/mentors or banded buddies to keep me on track. I will also offer support! good luck to all of you starting your journey! congrats to the people who have succeeded! abby

I had to go back on medical leave because I went back too soon and felt a lot of pain. annoying but I just need time to heal I guess. Incision pain is normal especially around the port, they had to cut tissue to put everything in. takes time to heal that. I hope you feel better soon!

I will try that. Thanks.

My Doc had me on mushies day 1. i find it hard to get all the Water in ugh! sometimes you just want to gulp it down, but nooo.... lol! The emotional roller coaster is hard, hope it gets better for you soon!

42 lbs is great! good job so far! don't beat yourself up about mistakes and wrong choices food wise, just decide that from now on you will do better! it takes time to start new habits just keep trying!

I am excited to heal and really begin losing the weight. Are you guys exercising yet? I have been on my spin bike a bit but kinda hurts. also walk. Back at work now and having pain with incisions. Also pain while trying to sleep. how is your recovery coming along?

Great work! you look awesome! can't wait for onderland!