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Cassie, I think you are doing very good!

I haven't had any hair loss that I have noticed. But then, my losses have been very slow grrrrr. Also I do take ALOT of vitamins :smile2:

I have alot of songs on mine, from country to hip hop, even songs from Rocky :thumbup: I have my playlists divided into categories: FAST MED NORMAL

I hope it helps you, I go for my 4th fill next week. My doctor said he is always conservative with lower bmi patients. I am trying to be patient. I have really jump started my exercise now and that actually has slowed me up even more, but I fit better in my clothes so I know I am losing inches. You will be pleased, Congrats on getting your date!

I did atkins just like you and since walking is encouraged ( even the first day) , I walked ALOT, kept increasing until I was walking 60 mins a day.

I started with bmi 37 and now i am bmi 32. I think the fills definately make a difference. My doc is also very conservative on fills and I notice my weight loss to be much slower than those who were banded around the same time as me and were able to get more in fills. But, I am very pleased that my weight is on the downslide :blushing: I would do the band again in a heartbeat, I have never regretted it.

I'm barely in Mississippi (on the coast) Diamondhead

Not really much restriction yet, but then I have a very conservative doctor. I am one pound shy of my 25# loss, so I am quite happy with my decision!

Good luck Jewel, I remember not sleeping a wink the night before mine !

Eva, Let us know how you like it. I get bored with workouts very easily so I am always looking for something new to add!

I use wii fit to add variety. I also walk outside, do the gym and also videos. I get bored easily so I change up my workouts regularly. I mostly use the step and boxing. I also make the wii fit step more challenging by placing on top of a regular aerobic step I already owned. I really love working out with the kids using wii fit, they really like it.

I have already committed to 50 miles for the January challenge and would love to continue with Ashley as well... so far i have 2 miles...!

2 miles on wii fit and walking with my granddaughter this morning AND i walked/jogged two miles in the evening with my husband .....total of 7 miles so far.. CHA-CHING!

Hi everyone, I was banded in September and one lb. shy of my 25. Have you thought of starting a blog to record your success/challenges? There is a whole blog world of fellow banders and I have found it tremendously helpful. We share tips/recipes/victories and prop each other up when its needed. Whenever I get impatient or discouraged, I read back on my blog to where I started and how far I have come and its very inspirational! Congrats, you have made a wonderful life changing decision!

Hi everyone, I was banded in September and one lb. shy of my 25. Have you thought of starting a blog to record your success/challenges? There is a whole blog world of fellow banders and I have found it tremendously helpful. We share tips/recipes/victories and prop each other up when its needed. Whenever I get impatient or discouraged, I read back on my blog to where I started and it gives me encouragement to keep going! Congrats, you have made a wonderful life changing decision!

completed 3 miles of 50 today:w00t:

I finished only one pound away from my goal, but I'll take it! One more pound to a 25lb loss!

Amanda, your weightloss has been amazing and you are so going to make that 160 next year. Happy New Years to you too and I hope Onederland comes before midnight! lol

I am trying to increase my veggies, since being banded I have concentrated so much on protein that I know I am not getting nearly enough. Today I tried some steamed veggies, brocolli, carrots,sugar snap peas...I am having trouble with both the snap peas and the brocolli getting stuck. I could sure use some tips from the experienced banders on how you add veggies to their diets and which ones. Happy New Years!

I am going to go with 50 miles in January!:w00t::laugh::w00t::w00t:

I have to be honest, I didn't even glance at my bill. I paid my $30 co-pay and my insurance company paid everything else. I was just so happy to have been approved! Happy New Years!

Just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone! I will be extremely busy until afterwards. Hope everyone enjoys the love and spirit of the season without overeating!