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For sure, DO NOT weigh yourself every day. You will do better if you aren't a slave to the scales. Even though I'm tempted, I weigh myself once a week. Also, it's supposed to come off slowly. And, it's not easy either. I know I had very lax eating habits and change is hard. Just having surgery didn't change my old habits and I fight those every day. This process asks a lot of us, more than a few temporary changes. This is for life and I'm just beginning to accept that a month after my banding. I need to create my own success.

Thanks to all of you for being there.

Barbara

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Wow! Thank you all so much for your replys! I am feeling so much better after reading what you all had to say! I know that its going to take quite a while to lose the weight I want (I need to learn to be more patient!!), and I know that the band is a tool. I promised myself that I would only weigh myself once a week and to make sure I'm getting enough (good)calories in! Its so comforting to know that whenever I am feeling down, or need help with something that I can come here and have so many people on my side, willing to help me! Thank you all so SO much! :tongue2:

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Well, It's still really slow but I made it thru Thanksgiving week {with friends} and lost 1/2 lb. Maybe not much weight but, to me, a great triumph!

Barbara

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I know the feeling of not losing - I lost 20 pounds the first two weeks post-op and nothing since! I too was discouraged, but read posts that until you reach your sweet spots, it's a slow process. I have only had one fill and noticed no difference. Another fill next week. BUT I have been exercising and am losing inches - so I'll take that! It is a slow process and we are getting healthier, so you have to look at the big picture and Celebrate any victories you have! And above all else - I am not gaining weight! LOL!

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