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Hello everybody, I'm new hear I would like to thank everyone for sharing all there success stories it's been a great motivation tool for me. My surgery was May 21st and I feel great but I don't feel that i have lost as much as I should of my starting weight was 225 and I now weigh 212. Only 13lbs I am going to start going to the gym tomorrow I know that will help. Has anyone else started out this slow?

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Everyone has their own journey and some are slower than others. 13lbs is great and you should feel proud. Do you have a local support group? Having local support can be so helpful and I highly recommend it. There are also lots of great people here in the forums that can offer fantastic support as well. Good luck on your journey and don't get discouraged!

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Thank you and I am trying to find a local support group. I go in for my second fill on the 10th I'm hoping that will help with my hunger.

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13 lbs is good weight loss!...keep on keeping on and it will happen for you! Best Wishes and I hope you find a good support group :)

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I consider myself a slow loser, but a slow loss is better than no loss. It has taken me almost 6 months to lose 35 pounds. Please don't compare your progress to others because it will get you down. Just focus on YOU! Best wishes! :)

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I'm a very slow loser and ALWAYS have been. A good weight loss average with the band is 1-2 pounds a week.frustrating? Yes, but if you lose a pound a week that's 52 lbs per year and that is phenomenol!

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Thanks everyone

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From surgery to goal weight, my average weight loss per week was about a pound. I still lost more after that, but even more slowly. You're doing GREAT - keep it up and you'll get to where you want to be!

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