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I was banded on 4/26. I lost 14 lbs with the pre-op and post-op diets and stopped losing about 3-4 weeks ago.

I'm going for my first fill today and really hoping that my results improve. I'm supposed to get three cc's today.

I keep reading that I shouldn't expect much weight loss in the beginning, but I'm hoping that I'm getting past the beginning point. I think it's a bit depressing and im trying to hang in there.

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I was fortunate to have restricion right from the beginning. Eat healthy and exercise it will make a huge difference in your weight loss! Good Luck!

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I hear you. I was banded 5/21 and I lost 16 lbs the first week but nothing the second. I'm still on the post op diet and it was so exciting to lose the 16 lbs, but NOTHING the second week??? I know not to expect that kind of weight loss again but I'm probably only having 800 calories a day so how can I have lost NOTHING???

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A couple things..

-For most people, it takes more than one fill before you have adequate restriction, usually multiple fills. Until you do finally reach that point, you're stuck relying on will-power.

-If you're making good food choices and still not loosing, try playing with your calories. You CAN have too little calories. When your body doesn't have enough to sustain itself it creates a self-induced metabolic syndrome and your metabolism just stops burning off the excess. If you're under a 1000-1200 calories a day, making good food choices, and still not losing then try a slight increase for a week and see if that doesn't help kick start your metabolism again.

-Protein is crucial. Make sure you're getting at least 60-80g per day.

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I was banded on 4/26. I lost 14 lbs with the pre-op and post-op diets and stopped losing about 3-4 weeks ago.

I'm going for my first fill today and really hoping that my results improve. I'm supposed to get three cc's today.

I keep reading that I shouldn't expect much weight loss in the beginning' date=' but I'm hoping that I'm getting past the beginning point. I think it's a bit depressing and im trying to hang in there.[/quote']

I'm at the doctors office getting ready for my first fill. Couldn't sleep last night! Lol

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A couple things..

-For most people, it takes more than one fill before you have adequate restriction, usually multiple fills. Until you do finally reach that point, you're stuck relying on will-power.

-If you're making good food choices and still not loosing, try playing with your calories. You CAN have too little calories. When your body doesn't have enough to sustain itself it creates a self-induced metabolic syndrome and your metabolism just stops burning off the excess. If you're under a 1000-1200 calories a day, making good food choices, and still not losing then try a slight increase for a week and see if that doesn't help kick start your metabolism again.

-Protein is crucial. Make sure you're getting at least 60-80g per day.

You have done so amazing! My surgery is 6 days from now, on June 12th. PLEASE tell me what you've been doing to have such awesome weight loss!

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You have done so amazing! My surgery is 6 days from now, on June 12th. PLEASE tell me what you've been doing to have such awesome weight loss!

Thanks :)

Honestly, I don't do anything special. I just do exactly what my nutrionist recommended and track all my calories/nutrients on an app called "Lose It". 1000-1200 calories a day, at least 60g of Protein, no more than 125g of carbs, no more than 20% fat. That's it, nothing special or difficult. :)

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Thanks :)

Honestly, I don't do anything special. I just do exactly what my nutrionist recommended and track all my calories/nutrients on an app called "Lose It". 1000-1200 calories a day, at least 60g of Protein, no more than 125g of carbs, no more than 20% fat. That's it, nothing special or difficult. :)

Can you give me some examples of what you eat on a daily basis? And what about exercise? I want to work hard and do right so that I get the absolute FULL benefit of the band.

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Can you give me some examples of what you eat on a daily basis? And what about exercise? I want to work hard and do right so that I get the absolute FULL benefit of the band.

Breakfast: Protein Shake, same thing every day

Lunch: 1 piece of toasted whole grain bread, tuna with fat free mayo, and 1 piece of low fat American cheese melted over the top. 1 medium banana

Dinner: 4oz baked chicken breast marinated in BBQ Sauce, 1/4 cup green Beans, 1/4 cup homemade mashed potatoes

Snack: 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese

Exercise is difficult because I have Multiple Sclerosis. My exercise consists of mostly walking and just trying to increase my daily activity as best I can.

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I'm at the doctors office getting ready for my first fill. Couldn't sleep last night! Lol

Just had my first fill down 17 lbs (amazing for me)! I have an awesome doctor,nurse and staff.They made sure everything was right before I left.Exrays the whole 9 yards was checked.

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Breakfast: Protein shake, same thing every day

Lunch: 1 piece of toasted whole grain bread, tuna with fat free mayo, and 1 piece of low fat American cheese melted over the top. 1 medium banana

Dinner: 4oz baked chicken breast marinated in BBQ Sauce, 1/4 cup green Beans, 1/4 cup homemade mashed potatoes

Snack: 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese

Exercise is difficult because I have Multiple Sclerosis. My exercise consists of mostly walking and just trying to increase my daily activity as best I can.

Thank you! You are doing so great. I hope that I can do as well as you. You are truly an inspiration!

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Hi.... I just had my second fill today and now am in the green zone total saline in my band is 5 cc.... My surgery date was March 16th this has been the best thing ever!!!! So far I have lost a total of 63 pounds since pre-op. I eat almost the same thing as the person above except my calorie intake is 800.... I have been walking 5 days a week 1.5 miles on my lunch and do Curves 4 nights a week and Zumba 1 day a week.

I wish you luck!!!

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