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Hey Rose, how are you doing? So tell me, how are things since your fill? Do you feel restricted? How is your weight loss going? I hope all is great with you.

Hello Everyone, I have not been on for a while. I am doing pretty good I just want the weight loss to speed up. I hope you all are well.

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Hi Marig . . how are things going? I hope your weight loss is continuing and you are doing well!

not anxious... im a year out. but very excited about new wt loss this year. and yourself?

Today makes 2 months that I have been banded. I have only lost 20 lbs. I had 1 fill. I have not lost anything in a month but not have gained any either. You think I will loss anymore weight??? I sure do hope so.

No fill yet. I am scheduled, again, for next week but depending on what happens this week...I have past on the last 3 fills. I lost 5 lbs last week, but only 8/10s of a lb this week. But, I've been losing consistently 3-4 lbs a week since my surgery on 6/21. Prior to surger I was up to 268lbs. On surgery date, I was 151.4 and am now 223. I weigh in and chart my losses on Sunday. If I don't have a descent loss this week, it might mean I need my first fill. I haven't been hungry and I don't think I am eating any more than I have been. I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week. I do cardio2 times a week and combine cardio and weight training 2 days a week. I find I really love the gym.

I am anxious to lose enough to get out of the 220. We'll see how it goes.

You are doing remarkably well. Keep up the good work. Are you exercising? Are you getting protein from your food or are you doing shakes? I am so happy for you and I know you will hit the ONEderland very soon.

Heyyy congrats on ur amazing weight loss!!! How did you lose 100 pounds in so little time?

I've just celebrated my 2nd "Rebirthday." I weighed in at 271 and a half and I'm down to 174 and a half. To average a loss of 2lbs a week is on the "high" end, so you're doing fine...especially since the first month Banders may not lose any weight and many experience a small gain. You're doing fine. My only advice is to get ready to weather to storm when that Band Honeymoon is over...

crazzy to say i never really work out my legs because most of my weight i carry it on my upper body. i'm what they call an up side down pear shape. So as a result my legs seem to very stong, can't say much about top but i'mm working on it.

my start weight was 220 now 169 total 60 lb loss.

good luck with ur weight loss.

Hi Vikki. Congrats on your weight loss. You are a real inspiration. I have been banded for almost 10 months and have only lost 40 lbs. It gets to be very discouraging, but seeing your weight loss is very motivating to me. Keep up the good work!

My weightloss is slow but steady. I will have a big loss week, and then a no loss week. As long as it keeps going in the right direction, I'm staying patient!

Yes, hair loss is pretty common. It's not really band-related; it's related to trauma---and surgery is trauma. It interrupts the hair growth cycle. For a while, you won't lose hair that you'd ordinarily shed on a daily basis. Then BAM! It will all seem to come out at once.

If your nutritional status is good (you get plenty of protein, drink enough fluid, take a good multivitamin and biotin and zinc), the loss will reverse itself. It's a pain, but it's time-limited.

Just when I was starting to think, "hey! I can't afford to lose any more hair!" the loss stopped. This seems to be the case for just about everyone---though not everyone does experience much loss (or perceive it; those who have really thick hair may not even notice the amount that is lost).

Don't worry too much! It will be okay

Hey, Maggs:

It has been a while since we heard from you. I hope your move has been a success, your new job is going well and your weight loss is going in the right direction.

I hope you check in and let us know what is going on with you.

Thanks for the photo comment! I am about 5'6" (the people with me in that pic are much shorter lol) and my starting weight was 280/size 22. My doctor had told me that 170 was a good target weight but now I'm at 160-165 (depending on what I eat that week) and I still need to tighten up some fatty areas. But I am excited and ecstatic with my weight loss and sometimes cannot believe my eyes either. Good luck with your journey!!

Hey Melanie . .I'm doing well. Consistent weight loss and had my first fill on 10/1. How did your 2nd fill go and are you feeling more restriction?

Kathy, I'm so glad you are so busy because life is so good - how great is that? I am doing well. Had first fill on Friday (2cc) and looking forward to a new jump start on my weight loss .. . I never got off plan or anything, just got stalled on the weight loss. I am loving this tool - IT WORKS! Rose

Hey, WOW thanks for checking in...I'm good - Surgery went great, I've had one fill w/ 1cc so I have next to no restriction. But not gaining back too much. I go every 2 weeks for 1cc at a time. Frusterating but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. How long did it take till you saw major loss???

Hey Heather! Wow, it's been a while! CONGRATS on your loss, that is so awesome! I bet you are super excited!

IL is going well. Settling in well. I have lost 92.5 lbs so far. The loss has really slowed this year, but as long as I'm heading in the right direction, that's all that matters. I hope you have a great holiday!

I am considering a lap band procedure, I have 125 pounds to loose and I've had it on for 9 years, since the birth of my childern. My insurance doesn't cover it but I am still determined to have it done as all the other weight loss methods haven't worked for me. Any suggestions? I'm in the Dayton/Springfield Ohio area.

Hello Guys,

Just wanted to share some information with you. Every time I get a fill, I have to pay a $60 co-pay. Well, I've noticed that when I make a payment to the weight loss center, they would transfer that payment over to my account at the hospital that I had my surgery at. So, I called my insurance company and asked them about it and I was told that I had met all of my deductibles, co-insurance fees etc. and I really shouldn't have to pay the $60 when I visit the specialist for post-op because everything else is covered at 100%. Then she said that every doctor office is different because sometimes they will act as a hospital base facility and double up as a doctor's office. I called the weight loss center and asked why was I being charged when my insurance company is paying 100% and I also told her that I had met all of my deductibles and then some.

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OMGEEES I know what you mean i am a slow loser too, and yes very frustrating... total weight loss since i started this journey i am only down 30 pounds. ..... i am back on the site because it gives me more motivation.... to be honest with you i have no restriction at all and i am kind of embarrassed to go and get a fill because i have not lost any weight since Aug. i keep telling myself that i have to do this on my own before i go get another fill.

Hi, lovely to hear from you - i'm down six pounds since surgery so i'm elated! finding it hard keeping to yogurts and soups but i'm not hungry. One more week on that then i'll go onto the mushy stuff. I didn't get ANY gas trapped - don't know if thats cos i got up 3 times in the night after op and walked up the corridor.

how's your weight loss been? i'm craving pasta and pizza.

jude x

Hello Everyone, Good luck with your future life changing weight loss.