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I have a bunch of leftover Nutrisystem food that I've been thinking about using. The portion size would be just right.

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I know a lot of Bandsters who have done Weight Watchers or Nutrisystem. All are very happy... and most say this is the first time they've actually been satisfied with the portions. IMHO, it's a great way to optimize your Band and weight loss. They'll also provide you with maintenance help and long-term support which can be very helpful. ;)

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Marissa,

I was banded 2/15 and have lost 22 pounds. While I'm very pleased with that, I feel like you do when I see other posters banded in February that have lost twice as much as I have.

Especially considering how I have drastically changed my eating habits. I eat so healthy now it's downright scary! I have not touched junk food or fast food since 2/13 and eat relatively sugar-free.

When I get discouraged I think about how much looser my clothes are and how much better I feel. I sleep better, I have more energy and my self esteem is better. I now need to start exercising and I'm sure that will help the weight come off.

I just had my 3rd fill last Monday and I have good restriction. Hang in there and just think about how much weight you haven't gained since February.

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I dont know why but my doc is being a pr*ck about my fills! He said my weight loss is good- which to me its not- and then he makes me wait 6 weeks in between each fill! Thats fine and dandy but my first fill was 1 cc and I got one yesterday (6 weeks later) and he gives me .5 cc!!!!!!! im never going to get anywhere!

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You've lost 23 pounds or so in 2-3 months?? That's great. In general, most Bandsters lose no more than 1-2 pounds/week. Some weeks more, some weeks none. 8-10 pounds/month is great. Try not to compare yourself with others, although it's hard. Everybody loses differently and at a different rate.

As for your doctor, it's actually good to have a doctor that goes slower rather than one who is more aggressive. It's annoying, but it's better in the long run as you'll have less of a risk of slippage, and can make the most of each fill.

Are you exercising as well?? I know for me, exercise seemed to make all the difference in terms of weight loss. Weeks that I exercised I lost weight... weeks when I didn't, I may or may not lose weight. I really like Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds Express when I was first starting out. Easy choreography and fun.

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well congrats on ur pregnancy!!!! I had a fill last week and still doing my nurtisystem and now down 31 so far... whoo hoo i just want to be skinny damn it

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