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I am one of those people who gain very easily... slow metabolism. I've never been able to lose more than 15 lbs from any diet ever. It seems like my body will lose 15 lbs quickly and then just stop. I've only had the band for a couple of weeks so I'm not judging it yet; it's doing it's job. I have some restriction and am watching what I eat and keeping it around 1,000 calories a day.

In the past I've tried the gym routine and many different diets. I always get the same results. I'm in the process of gaining right now but it is that TOM so I'm trying to be patient.

I've had a few "supporters" that are concerned that I had the surgery because they feel like it might not work for me since the diet and exercise never worked.

I'm not too discouraged yet, this is a long battle to fight. However, just wondering if anyone else out there has such trouble losing weight. I'm so happy for you guys that are so successful, however it makes me wonder if I will ever have success.

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I was exactly like you. As a matter of fact toward the end, I would only last a week, sometimes a few days on a diet because I already knew before I started how far I would make it before I failed.....again.

Even now I'm struggling. I get my second fill this Friday and it can't come soon enough for me. I just overate at lunch and am mentally berating myself for letting it happen.

Having said that, the band is working, when its working. Meaning after surgery, after my first fill, and soon it will work again for me after my second fill. So I'm at the stage of finding my sweet spot, but since I enjoy success during restriction, I know that I will get there.

I'm certain you will get there too. Hell, we've all had trouble with not being able to lose, or else we wouldn't be here. Before my band, it seemed like I could just walk past a donut and gain weight. It was awful, but that's all behind me now.

I know you'll do well. You'll have a few bumps like bandster hell, but once you get good restriction, you'll be an old pro like so many others on here.

Best of luck to you.

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I have the same body. I have not had the lap band yet but lost 15 lbs my firstg month of pre op diet. I have done nothing different this month and yet I have only lost 4 months. This is so disheartening. In the past I would have given up by now. The only reason I haven't is because I need to continue to lose weight to qualify. I hope the lap band will resolve this issue once and for all.

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Thanks for the replies. I'm going back to see my surgeon today to see if he has any ideas on how to continue with weight loss. I had only lost 15 lbs since my preop diet but I've gained back a few of those. Gain could be due to TOM but it so aggravating. Good to see that you guys are losing. I'll let you know if the doc has any new revelations for me...

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This is different than your past diets. You don't realize how different it is to have real restriction. It not only helps you lose, but it helps you to keep it off. I have lost 87 pounds this year and have eaten small amounts of regular food (food my family is eating etc.). I can't eat much more than a few bites if I have real restriction. I only lost about 18 pounds in the first 3 months when I didn't have restriction. You will feel it when you get it.

Good luck and take care!

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