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I had surgery Sept.29, 2011 and lost 28 pounds almost immediately. I have lost NOTHING since then. I am terribly concerned about this because I have a good fit on my band and do not consume large amounts of food. Been a "fatty" my whole life so I know what to eat and what not to eat and how much. I have not seen my Dr. since day of surgery, only see the practioner for fills. I have not been for a few months because I'm actually embarrassed that I haven't lost any more weight. I have two other friends that had the surgery and they have the same eating habits, same exercise regiment, the whole nine yards, I don't know if it could be a hormone issue or what. Any suggestions? Having said all this, I do know that I have lost more inches than weight because of the size clothes I'm in.Since I've always been this size (5th grade), now 57 years old, am I not supposed to be any smaller, weight any less????

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Yes well we all know what to eat and what not to eat.

It'll comes down to accountability.

Are you keeping track of what you eat?

That's where I would start if I wasn't losing.

Track every morsel that goes through my lips until I figure out what was going on.

Just my 1/2 cent hope it helps.

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" I am terribly concerned about this because I have a good fit on my band and do not consume large amounts of food."

Are you sure that you have proper restriciton? I know it took me 3 fills and 4 mths before I got it right. Didn't lose anything till then. I agree, count your calories. It's pretty scientific, actually. If you burn more than you take in, you WILL lose weight. Good luck!

Marci

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boy if I hadn't loss I would be right in the office asking for help that's what he is there for even if its all in your head. I lost 10 mos from the beginning and 28 lbs from goal. I went throught all this to finally get it down and have a hard time understanding when someone isn't also.. I wish tons of luck and stuck it up and see your doctor, clean out the junk food and track ever bit you will get it down to..

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