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Hi, everyone. I am in month two of a six month weight loss program to prepare me for lap-band surgery and the life afterwards. I am currently trying to lose some weight before hand to show the doctors my commitment to life change and was on www.caloriecounter.com when someone mentioned to check out this site for any information on lap band. I have yet to browse and see all the benefits of this site, but my expectations are high. I have heard a lot of good and bad things about lap-band and want to make sure that I know what I am getting myself into. I have come to the site to learn as much as I can and find the good, the bad, and the ugly... So please feel free to educate me! :)

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Don't get stuck on counting calories. Go more by portion size (the size of your fist). Just concentrate on a plate of 2/3 vegys, 1/2 Protein and you'll go farther. I failed when I tried to count calories. I also purchased a bodybugg which told me how many steps to I had taken plus how many caloires I burned. I initially started by trying to meet 10,000 steps in a day then gradually went to 20,000. Exercise and Portion Control is the key. If you have to get yourself some of those collapsable measuring spoons to keep yourself honest and keep a food log. I hated doing that but was much more successful when I did. I managed to lose to my 10% of body weight within the first 3 months of the 6 month waiting period. Just keep your mind on it. I also highly, highly recommend the www.shrinkyourself.com website. Quite insightful.

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Thank you so much. I am on calorie counter but it seems that everyone there is so biased and thinks that the lap band is ridiculous. But then again, the majority of them have never been obese and had to lose a hundred pounds. I will definitely use your advice. I have been using a food journal since Monday, and it does make me think twice before I eat something because that means I have to own to it. It’s a journal that is going to the doctor.lol... again.... Thanks!!!

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