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SOOOOOOOOOOO got on the scale today...... *DRUM ROLL* DOWN 2 LBS SINCE LAST WEIGH IN!!!!!! A small victory...but a victory none the less. My legs are jelly, apparently I have muscles in my butt that I never knew where there....We have become friends now lol. Totally in pain, but totally worth it! Sorry...had to toot my own horn lol.

Thank you guys for all the comments. It has really given me something to think about. Appreciate it much. :-)

So, I am feeling a little discouraged. I KNOW this surgery is not going to help me lose weight overnight. HOWEVER, I do my protein in the morning, eat 2 sensible meals the rest of the day, don't snack, I exercise 5 days a week for a little under an hour (lunchbreak is an hour) and yet I have only lost 15 lbs since my surgery. I was banded on 6/12/12. Now, my boyfriend on the other hand, was banded 4/10/12. He was 475 pre op, and to date (8/29/12) has lost a total of 83 lbs. He is a truck driver, so he doesn't really eat the best food. DOES NOT exercise, and he drinks beer/liquor. Yes..I am green with envy because I am really really trying. Yes I know the textbook answer that 2-3 lbs a month is normal, men lose weight faster than women..blah blah blah. Prior to my surgery I was exercising/dieting and was losing the same amount of weight I am now. I just feel that I am now in debt to my aunt and uncle for 15,000 dollars, and I could have the same results and NOT be in debt. Please help..... Signed, Discourged me =(

lol I CERTAINLY hope so...need to see some results

I just got back from my lunch time walk at work. I went up this hill behind our office where the orchards are. It's called "Big MF" lol. I'll let you figure out why. Up that hill, through the orchards, down the highway a bit and through some more orchards. Followed by going down "Little MF" and back to my office. In total it is 1.85 miles...just give me 2 dammit!! Congrats on your license. I hope I can be at my weight on my license shortly..ha ha

Banderama --- I'm probably in the same situation as your friend. I was 425 pre-op, and that was after losing 15 lbs on my own before the operation. For some reason though, I'm just not "shedding" the pounds as quickly. My goal is to get to at least 275 , so for now, my goal is to lose atleast 150 lbs. I would like to lose more, but would be happy with that. Also, yes that WOULD be amazing =)

Visionary444 - You just gave me a mental slap (ha ha) There are a number of things I am not doing that I should be doing...such as measuring my body. I look at the numbers on the scale...perhaps I should be looking at the numbers on the measuring tape? I have yo-yo'd as well..so I did not take into consideration me losing weight on my own, and then gaining it back like I have each time. Maybe I'm just feeling sorry for myself?? IDK....but your words today have given me food for thought...(yes, I am hungry right now ) In answer to your question on my calorie consumption.. i would guesstimate anywhere from 1300-1500 right now. I eat pretty much the same things everyday. Protein shake for breakfast, packet and a half of oatmeal for lunch...chicken breast or something like that for dinner with some veggies..I do have my cheat days, but those are not too often. I appreciate your help and would love to have you as my soundboard lol

Keep it up!

Get used to the hunger pains the first week or so. I was hungry by about day 3 as well. Though I was hungry, I couldn't really eat or drink anything until about day 5. So I was very weak. Not sure if you are experiencing that as well. I was told by surgeon to keep away from blended protein drinks until week 2, even though they are more filing. Was not given any restrictions on clear liquids/protein shots (they are HORRIBLE) I have not found any protein shots that I really like to drink, but I lived off of the Premier Protein drinks from Costco. They are similar to muscle milk, but they have 30 grams of protein. Hope this helps. Congrats on your surgery!