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I was a huge lapband failure. I got my band done several years ago, developed an aversion for the doctor, never felt a restriction after 4 fills, dealt with infertility, infertility procedures, adoption procedures, adoption and new child issues. After hearing the doctor I didn't like retired I returned for a fill and faced how ashamed I was to have not succeeded.

I kinda demanded a larger fill because I was unsure if I would ever come back based on my previous history. Holy cow I finally felt restriction! WOOT! And I lost weight! Woot!

All of this has happened since the last day of July. Currently I am on a plateau after loosing weight very quickly. My band is working and my calories are very much under control. Very much.

What are good ideas for getting off of a plateau? Will my continued efforts finally just kick in again? Any hints.

I’m working out a bit ( times last week and in a few minutes with weights…although I need to be doing more cardio but I will)

I’ve also ordered some Protein Drinks to help. How well do those Protein drinks help?

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Congratulations on getting back on track!!! I love that the band allows us to do that, put it to use when we are ready :0)

Shaking up your routine and exercise usually help to move you out of a plateau. If you are eating 800-1000 calories, kick it up to 1000-1200 for a day or vice versa. Eat different foods than you usually do, new veggies, etc. Do something different for exercise and change the amount of time. Some times our bodies can get in a rut and we just have to shake things up. These things work really well for me.

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