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Yes, primarily it is because of the swelling.

Thanks for the post. I am going to Hawaii Monday and thought about buying some too. I will stick to the one my Dermatologist perscribed which is a 45 but works really well.

I lost 6.5 lbs of pannus.

Hi. My name is Julie. I am 15 lbs from goal and would like a buddy to talk to. You can live anywhere. Doesn't matter to me. PM me if interested.

I am 6 weeks tt post op. My doctor didn't remove enough fat on my abdomen so I will be going in for a tt revision in 6 months. It will be lippo only. He is concerned about my port. Did anyone else have these concerns. What was the work around?

Sorry to hear you lost your band. I hope you can lose weight on your bypass.

Don't feel discouraged. It has taken me 2 years to lose 70 lbs. I am a very slow loser.

Congrats on getting banded! Take good care of yourself!

Get my belly button pierced and a tattoo on my lower back. I am 15 lbs from goal.

Hare, I haven't gone through this but I wish you luck with your unfill. Hope you feel better.

I love green tea frappacinos but they are really fattening.

Way to go. Congrats!

sounds like you need a slight unfill.

If you haven't gotten a fill yet it is normal to eat a cup. If 1/4 cup doesn't fill you up I would try 1/2 cup. Good luck.

I would start with a fill first.

Go get a fill right away. That will help

Claudine, when you get good restriction you will lose.

Lisa, congrats on the weight loss. You are doing fantastic!

Welcome! Good luck with your surgery.

With 125 more to go I would definitely opt for the surgery. Hopefully your taste will come back. Do you smoke?

I forgive myself for a lot of things including infidelity 2 years ago. My husband and I are doing great now and he has forgiven me. I forgive myself for abusing my body for so many years. I am happier now 15 lbs from goal.

Nettie, I hear you about our parents. When I was skinny mom Mom would say you look good except for your thighs. I was in a size 14 at 5'8" tall. I would go buy one nice new outfit, get a pedicure, maybe a massage. You can do this. Its all in your head. Love yourself the way you are. There are some really cute bathing suits for any size. You should definitely get one and go to the pool. Take some good before and after pictures and post them. We are here for you.

I would either count calories or join Weight Watchers. If you eat 20 points on weight watchers its 1k a day. You should be able to lose 10 lbs. in 30 days.

Lisa, you need another fill. This happens over time especially if you are losing. Good luck.

Jessica, I have been banded 2 years and love my band. The only thing I can tell you is that you have to be patient to find the right level of restriction. Also, the 1-2 lbs a week is about average. Especially if you don't exercise a lot. I do PB occassionally but love my restriction level. I am rarely hungry which is a help. Good luck to you on your journey.