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Where Are You in Your Weight Loss Journey?



Where Are You in Your Weight Loss Journey?  

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  1. 1. Where Are You in Your Weight Loss Journey?

    • I?m still exploring my options for weight loss. I don?t know if weight loss surgery is right for me.
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    • I?m definitely going for bariatric surgery, but am not yet sure which type..
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    • I?m going for the lap-band and have set my surgery date (or am trying to get one set).
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    • I got my surgery already and am busy losing weight.
      36
    • I am within 15 pounds of goal weight or am already maintaining it!
      18
    • I am not a weight loss surgery patient, but am on LapBandTalk.com to support someone who is.
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    • Other.
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Awesome I'm a size 22 and I would be happy being a size 14. Just to able to go to a regular size section and get some clothes not having to go to the women's section (plus size)

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My journey just began. I've been banded for 2 days now. I lost 16lbs. during my pre-op diet. I'm determined to do this! With God on my side and the wonderful support of my family and friends along with the great support from this site I know I can make it! Thanks all

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Been banded 9.5 months and down nearly 60 pounds

It's VERY hard work but i'm very happy to be DONE with the plus size sections!

Never going back!

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Banded for 2 1/2 months now! Lost 40 pounds' date=' currently stalled, hungry, and frustrated![/quote']

I'm proud of your awesome accomplishment! 40 lbs in ten weeks is awesome. You will look back on this and think wow I was doing great! I wish I would have realized it at the time and not been so frustrated. Withou knowing how much you are eating and what you are doing for exercise, it is difficult to offer an appropriate suggestion. I know you know to consider a band adjustment. .. and I wonder if you are eating enough Protein. Also I start working with a personal trainer on Monday and recommend it for you. The gen manager at the gym talked a little about needing to change up exercise routine every so often so your body gets a metabolism boost. Let me know what works for you, and keep up the great work. 40 lbs is awesome in such a short time! Xxoo

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I was banded about 14 months ago and have lost 83 pounds and have almost reached my goal weight of 149 pounds (I'm 153). I'm now focusing on correcting the physical scars that was done to my body (ie.. sagging skin) with plastic surgery. I have had the abdominalplasty (2 weeks post-op) and now I'm preparing for a breast reduction/lift in 48 hours!! (June 5). I hope after this I can put this behind me and live my happy healthy life!!!

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I started my journey at 242 lbs. I was required to do a 2 wk pre-op that I decided to start early (April 1st.) SX was April 29th and as of today, Ive lost 40 pounds! I've exceeded True Results 6 month post op weight goal ONLY ONE MONTH post op! :-) Super happy!

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I was banded 12/28/2012. I've lost a total of 47 lbs and still have 77 lbs to my goal. I am not a fast loser and I do become frustrated but knowing that at least I'm losing is a comfort to me. My PCP thinks I'm not losing fast enough but I'll take 47 lbs over a six month period is not quite 8 lbs a month and that to me is fine.

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I was banded 12/07/12 I am down almost 30 lbs but I feel like I am losing the same 5 lbs monthly. Nearly 6 months out and have only had 3 fills. Glad my insurance company approved 3 more fills. I have no trouble eating and I count calories and believe me watch every single one and stress over every bite! I force myself to eat sometimes because I don't feel hungry for sometimes 6 hrs. Im not a snacker and I only eat when my stomach is growling.

I am feeling very discouraged and am trying to stay positive. Sweet Jesus I pray this works!

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Banded Aug 2012 (10 months) and down only 17 pounds with another 42 to go. Thought I would be farther along than that! A little upset but not totally discouraged.

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Ten weeks post-op and I've lost 16 pounds. Of course, I wish it was more but I have been consistent and I am losing inches. Excited about my future!

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I started my journey at 242 lbs. I was required to do a 2 wk pre-op that I decided to start early (April 1st.) SX was April 29th and as of today' date=' Ive lost 40 pounds! I've exceeded True Results 6 month post op weight goal ONLY ONE MONTH post op! :-) Super happy![/quote']

Congratulations! And may I say HOLY TOLEDO such terrific results! You are lucky it is melting away! I know you are working hard, keep up tge great work! STELLAR!

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I was banded 1/30/12. I am 15 months post op. I hit my goal of losing 156 pounds at 13 months post op and have been maintaining for three months now. I started out at a size 24-26 and am now in a medium/size 12. I am having hip replacement surgery this Thursday. Getting in the way of having all of my skin removed so that will have to wait! More active then ever. I am so happy I did this, just wish I did it 10 years ago!

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Banded 12/21/2012 and down 66lbs. Feel fantastic and look fantastic. Started the Couch to 5K program and amazed that I can actually run!

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stMay 3 was banded. Lost 22 lbs so far on the band but almost 40 lbs gone since I started lifestyle changes in January. Struggling with gas and bloating constantly but its becoming part of my life now so am dealing with it. Looking forward to the journey ahead of me and seeing the "new" me. :)

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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

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