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This is my first post. I joined and lurked and read for awhile. I've gotten a lot of useful info from this forum.

I am 10 mo. out and have lost 100 lbs. and it seems like the last few I want to lose are going much slower.

I love my band.:clap2:

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This is my first post and I do not know what I am doing. Not very computer smart. Had my surgery Feb 27 2007, first fill April 6th and I cant tell any difference than before the surgery.I realize it is a tool, but I feel like my tool is not doing its part. I am very unhappy and scared as of today.

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You are newly banded so you probably have no restriction right now. It does get a lot better with fills. You probably should have started your own thread I think so that people will know you are also a new poster. I'm 10 mo. out so I will be happy to help you in any way I can.

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I am trying to schedule for June... so, usually how many fills does it take before you notice a difference? In general, of course...I understand everyone is different..Thanks!

Julia~

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Welcome dare2dream, you give me hope! I am one week out and have been very depressed this weekend! It is still new, so I am still on liquids and it is HARD!

Welcome!

Ginger

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could you tell me how to make things cute and glittery on my profile??

thanks

could you tell me how to make things cute and glittery on my profile??

Go to Free Glitters.com.......

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Dare2Dream,

Welcome aboard! Congrats on your AWESOME weight loss!! YOu are doing great!

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Ugogirl,

I know how you feel. I always want quick results. I realize more & more every day that it is a slow gradual process. I am still learning to live with my band, make right food choices & not rely so much on the scale.

I lost 23 pounds so far & only now are people beginning to ask "Have you lost a little weight?" My face, hand & feet are not puffy like they used to be & I am feeling better physically.

I didn't lose for three weeks straight, then it started coming off slowly again.

I have to keep a food journal or else I will overeat on calories. Also, undereating can realy slow down your metabolism.

Hang in there!!!

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Thank you for the information. I don't have time to keep a journal and my work hours are oh what the heack anything i say would sound like an excuse. I just can't seem to get my head in the game. I just expected more I guess. I am trying to not eat as much, but I know I am still making the wrong choices. It was not until today that I had stuff come back up. I still drink when i eat . Since I have been doing that all my life It just does not seem like I will every make that change.I am never feel hungry I just eat.

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How did you get all this neat page set up? The picture and all. I wish I knew more about what I was doing on the net, but I don't. Would love to get in a live chat room with band people just don't know how. sounds like you r head is in the game and your on the way. Sure hope I can get there soon.

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