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[lappygirl 0]

Hey there, I was banded in June 2009 and had a slow start, but have had my 4th fill and wow weight is starting to move now!!! Hoping to find some firends and support on this page. Good luck to everyone on your journey!!!

[elcee 3,342]

Hi I see this is your first post - welcome.

Firstly you started with a low BMI. The less weight you have to lose the slower you lose it. I also got banded in jun 09 and have lost 22kg. The loss now seems to have stopped.

Secondly you have a very low BMi as a goal. It is right at the bottom of the normal/bordering on the underweight range. Yes you may be able to achieve this but unless you really limit your food and do lots of exercise it is unlikely.

If I was you I would reassess once you are into the healthy weight range. You may find that you don't want to weigh that little.

I have always wanted to lose more weight but I realise now that if I lose much more I will probably end up looking old/gaunt. It would be fine if I could choose where it should come off(stomach) but that is not possible. Instead my legs just get thinner - if they get much thinner then I won't be able to buy clothes off the rack. here in Aus it can be pretty hard to find a size 8 - if I need to get a 6 or smaller I could really be in trouble.

Where are you from? Obviously not the USA or UK as your ticker shows your weight in kgs and they generally show theirs in lbs or stones.