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Like you, I have never had a problem losing the weight. It's the keeping it off that has not been my strength. My weight loss has been slow, but I spent the first three months trying to fight my band (eating slider foods) instead of following the rules. Consequently, I have seen more weight loss the past two months than I saw the first three months because I wasn't focused. We all should be commended for our journey.

You have done very well. I was banded Nov. 20, 2008 and I have lost nearly 35 lbs. And like you, I am very happy to see it go...

I normally lose weight immediately after a fill. You've done very well with weight loss. Keep up the good work!

Congratulations..I know you must feel good. I am looking forward to the day when I can fit into my husband's jeans and even more importantly weigh less than he does. Keep up the good work because you're worth it!

What is TMJ? Please excuse my ignorance.

LOL...great post. I look forward to reading your next one...

You guys have done very well. In six months, I have lost 33 lbs. My progress has been slow, but I am thankful because I am not where I was in November. Keep up the good work!

I hope you feel better soon. I am glad you decided to post because had I gotten sick (flu, sinus, etc.), I would have known it would effect my band. I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us posted!

Good luck and congratulations!

Thanks for this encouraging post! I am 6 months out and I have lost a little over thirty pounds. In the past, I was disappointed; however, I am so grateful now. Like you said, I thank God for the progress and I am not where I used to be.

I would contact my doctor.

May 22, 2009 179.8 I couldn't believe the scale this morning...I lost over 2 lbs :cursing: which put me in the 170's and a total weight loss of 33.2 lbs. I am so thankful for this forum and all of the encouraging comments that were left. I took some B12, increased my water intake and walking, and stopped the snacking after 6:00 p.m. I am definitely getting a lot of positive comments about my weight loss. My clothes are fitting loose and I feel so...good that I could scream! I am over half-way to my goal of 150 lbs.

May 22, 2009 179.8 I couldn't believe the scale this morning...I lost over 2 lbs which put me in the 170's and a total weight loss of 33.2 lbs. I am so thankful for this forum and all of the encouraging comments that were left. I took some B12, increased my water intake and walking, and stopped the snacking after 6:00 p.m. I am definitely getting a lot of positive comments about my weight loss. My clothes are fitting loose and I feel so...good that I could scream! I am over half-way to my goal of 150 lbs.

When I arrive at my goal weight, I look forward to the following: 1. Wearing sleeveless shirts. 2. Wearing shorts. 3. Cutting my hair. I would love to get a breast lift too, but I have to finish paying for my band first!

Thank you guys for stopping by and leaving encouraging words. It really means a lot to know that there are others having or have gone through a similiar experience as me. Plateaus can be frustrated, but I am not going to let it be an excuse to become discouraged and give up.

May 19, 2009 182.2 For the past two weeks or so, I have been at or about 182 lbs. I want so very badly to be in the 170's. :smile2: I know this is a journey...I am not going to give up. I am going to put my metabolism in gear. I haven't been walking as much, so I am going to increase my activity again. Also, I need to drink my water too! So...let's see how those two goals work for me!

Congratulations...keep up the good work because you're worth it!

May 19, 2009 182.2 For the past two weeks or so, I have been at or about 182 lbs. I want so very badly to be in the 170's. :cursing: I know this is a journey...I am not going to give up. I am going to put my metabolism in gear. I haven't been walking as much, so I am going to increase my activity again. Also, I need to drink my water too! So...let's see how those two goals work for me!

Congratulations!

I totally understand how you feel. Like most have said, I wouldn't trade my band for anything. However, I do miss mindlessly eating and drinking cokes. Needless to say, I don't miss the thirty pounds I have lost!

I weigh myself every morning. When I don't weigh, I gain weight!

May 9, 2009 183 lbs I am not looking forward to eating out today for Mothers' Day. It's also my TOM, so I know that the restriction is tight. I must remember to chew, chew, chew, and chew some more and take small bites. I wonder why my band is tighter during my TOM.... Here's to a wonderful Mothers' Day!

May 9, 2009 183 lbs I am not looking forward to eating out today for Mothers' Day. It's also my TOM, so I know that the restriction is tight. I must remember to chew, chew, chew, and chew some more and take small bites. I wonder why my band is tighter during my TOM.... Here's to a wonderful Mothers' Day!

For the past two - three months I have lost weight during my TOM because the restriction is tighter than ever. Normally, I too gained weight, but not anymore. I am having to adjust my eating though. I am not looking forward to eating out today for Mothers' Day.

May 3, 2009 182.4 On the day of my surgery, I weighed 213 lbs. and today I have passed the 30 lbs. mark and am 182.4 lbs. I feel so good. I am halfway to my goal. The process has been slow. It has taken 5 months for me to lose 30 lbs, but I am not dwelling on that. The lowest I have been in the last few years has been 173, so I am really looking forward to losing some virgin fat and to think I am only 10 lbs. away is great progress. The best feeling I have is not worrying about gaining this weight back so ... quickly as I have done so...many times in the past.