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Had lap band march 7 2014 i have only lost 25 lbs. I have lost a lot of inches but not weight. I am also 42 and suffer from hypothyroid disease. I work full time so for me to exercise is a struggle by the time I get off I am truly wore out I come home and crash I also try and eat healthy I eat my Proteins any help Anybody can offer will be greatly accepted

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Advice ? Yes, give yourself a big hug and a pat on the back !!! You have lost 25 lbs in 5 months, or an average of 1.4 lbs a WEEK ! !! That is very healthy "normal" progress, as 1-2 lbs a week is usually whats recommended. CONGRATULATIONS ! Keep up the good work !

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Thank you I'm so worried this won't work it's going so slow I think I have a friend who had gastric on march the 10 and she has lost almost 90 lbs very noticeable weight loss me nothing I look in the mirror and still see fat girl very discouraged

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If you can find the time to fill out your profile on a PC? It's difficult to advise when we know so little about you?

25 lbs is not slow and not fast either. Much depends on your BMI when you had surgery? I only lost 12 lbs the first 4 months.

Have you had any fills and are you feeling satiety or lots of hunger?

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Sounds like you are firmly on the path headed to your goal. "Just" 25# is a monumental achievement, and 1.4#/week is very impressive!

Congratulations and keep up the great pace!!!!.

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I have to say awesome job on your weight loss. Everyone losses weight differently and I do not see any loss unless I workout. Also just to let you know I also still see the fat girl in the mirror. I believe that is a mental issue more than a weight one. So keep you the great work!

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