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I agree with others. For me, I would at some times gain a couple pounds here and there. But, if you look at your weight loss on a graph, the trend is generally going down. Keep in mind that like everyone says, it really is a journey. There have been a couple months where I only lost 2 pounds the whole month! I was discouraged but just kept doing what I was supposed to and focused on adding exercise. Don't let this little bump in the road let you lose your focus! You will lose the weight, the lap band will work for you!

I started rollery derby about a month ago and I have been wondering this as well. I mentioned it to my doctor before my fill last week and she didn't have any concerns but I am almost a year post op. There are a couple other girls on the team who lapband so I think it will be ok

I usually have a protein drink right after working out to help curb the hunger I get. I used to drink it before because I thought I should, but I haven't noticed a difference in drinking afterwards.

Me too, especially if I have it first thing in the morning with nothing else in my system.

If I do have soda, which isn't often, I just let the bubbles escape for about 15 minutes. It's not flat, but close to it. If it's cold it doesn't taste bad.

Yes, during my seminar, I was told I would lose on average 20% slower than a non diabetic.

I add sugar to juice when I've just had a fill and go low. That way I don't have to drink as much and it's just concentrated.

You will be able to get the juice down if you do everything they tell you to. I take things very slow and just in case I have extra swelling, I wait a few extra days before transitioning to firmer foods after a fill. Also, when I do have a low and I JUST had a fill(this actually happened last night), I add a few spoons of sugar to some juice and sip it. It has worked wonderfully and I understand the fear but it will be ok. I have lost about 70lbs and coming up on my 1 year on the 31st. I just got a fill because I have only lost 7lbs since August. It will be harder to lose as a diabetic but you can do it. I let my sugar levels run a little high, 130-160. That way, when I work out, I'm not forced to drink a sugary drinks and it's been easier maintaining my sugar level this way. My A1c is 7.0 and now that I've had the band for a year I'm more comfortable with lows. Let me know about any question I can answer

You look fantastic!

I get dizzy when I stand up, after bending down for more than a minute. My doctor told me it's because I'm not eating enough and lately I have a minimal appetite so I forget to eat. I increased my calories and it has improved.

You look stunning, very inspirational!

Congrats!!! :Banane10: