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I have gotten lazy with the counting food every day too, down 64 lbs and stuck. I use Lapband.com for the food count, they have a new JOURNEY on there that also lets you track Mood, weight, etc. Moods do affect our daily intake of food. I heard that people who write down what they eat every day lose weight 50% faster than those who don't.

I can relate to this, My excersise at the gym caused me to lose less this past month, and I gained in inches from building muscle mass, but I think that muscle will increase the fat burning later on. I had osteoarthritis, and some workouts leave me in discomfort, but I too think that will get better with time, and with more weight dropped. A plateau is so DEPRESSING, and it seems like life throws all it can at me with Family etc, during those times. I lose it, find it, lose it, find it. But it better get gone, cause I AM NOT GIVING IN this time darnit! Hang in there with us!

Sooooo Happy for you, sounds like you have a great Dr. I always have liquids for the first 24 hours after a fill, they say it is best, gets me kick started too! You are going to lose a lot of weight and it is so wonderful.

Yes, you know what? It just goes to show that we need help and we get it from one another, when I start to slack or want to eat what I KNOW I shouldn't I can get on here and see those little tickers and I WANT this more than that handful of peanuts, or that peice of cake! It is a wonderful tool. Thanks

Could it be??? Am I addicted to this site??? Well it certainly seems so! I have to have my daily fix of your smiles at the satisfaction of your changes in your body and the new joy that this walk with the band is taking you. I click on, check for any messages from you, check my blog. Then go straight to see the new pics that have been added. This is a life saving sight that lifts my spirits every day. I admitted it~~~I am addicted to this site!!! I need to have my friends on here to support my efforts and keep me motivated. (Also, A lot of prayer!) I don't know who started this site, but I thank God they did, keep the good blogs coming and the photos too. Have a blessed day.:thumbdown:

Good for you, sounds like you are doing great, and what a blessing for you to have a nice fiance. I love water now too, gave up tea as it robs me of my iron and vitamins. Love the protein drinks too. You will do wonderful with the band, just keep that right attitude! God bless you.

Three weeks past I started to eat solid foods again, VERY carefully, I ate less too because I was more satisfied. Three Meals a day, no in-between, got out and started walking every day! Plan the meals to be 70 grams of protein at least per day and you can have more! But no more than 50 grams of carbs. Forget about the Calories and Fat Grams! Just stay low carbs! Like the Adkins diet! You will start to drop the pounds on the fourth or fifth day you will be in Ketosis, (Fat-Burning) I promise this works!!!!

You are so right! I have hit that place right when I want more from myself! But it's ok, it is so not the end of my world but just the beginning.

He is right tho you know! You don't want loose skin hanging everywhere. (Or I didn't) I got to the Gym and started building muscle and toning up and got my stamina up, now I feel great. I have only lost 64 lbs since my surgery on 7-29-2009 but I have dropped many sizes in my clothing lost lots of inches, they count too. And you keep your health. Too fast, you can lose your hair, so keep the protein high in your diet. You look great, so keep it going girl.

Just three weeks away from Valentines day 2010! I really wanted to look good at Christmas, and I guess I did, but not good enough for that Sexy Red Dress yet! Now I have set a challenge for myself to get into something red and sexy for my husband of 30 years for Valentines Day 2010! I have been working out at the Gym since two months after my surgery (7-20-2009) and I am firming up a lot! Actually gained inches this past month, but lost weight too. It has been many Valentines since we married in March of 1979. But I remember the first Valentines Day we were together just like yesterday and exactly what he bought me. So this year "I" am going to give the special gift to him. "Me" wrapped up in Red! I got the sweetest compliment from my husband, "he told me he could love me for a lot longer, now that I have had the band, I would be around and healthy for a long time!" I was fishing for a compliment and I got WOWED! I never thought he felt like because I was FAT that I would not live as long as he did, and he feared losing me. What a revelation! But so true, because of all the co-morbidities associated with obesity! I looked at photos tonight from last July 4, and July 12th, 2009 before being banded on July 29th, 2009. I looked so miserable and my face was so red and I could not stand the heat. That is just not the person I am 5 and 1/2 months later, post band. My God how humbled and grateful I am for the LAP-BAND® Surgery and the knowledge and experience I have gained from having it. My life will truly never be the same. Thanks to all you who post and blog! I love knowing I have your support and understanding as I travel through this life changing and life sustaining journey!:thumbup:

THE CHOICES THAT I MAKE TODAY; AFFECT MY WORLD TOMORROW!:thumbup: