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Thanks, I am sure its closer to 60 pound snow I just have not had time to weigh!

For me the first year was almost no weight loss, but I did learn healthy habits, now that I have restriction I am lossing at a more steady rate.

Good luck!

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Thanks, I am sure its closer to 60 pound snow I just have not had time to weigh!

For me the first year was almost no weight loss, but I did learn healthy habits, now that I have restriction I am lossing at a more steady rate.

Good luck!

Thanks Lana. I'm still deciding though!

Wow no weight loss for the first year? Were you completely frustrating and wondering if you did the right thing or did you have confidence that it would work itself out?

Also, you mentioned that you gained some healthy habits...do you mean like eating smaller portion sizes?

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Thanks Lana. I'm still deciding though!

Wow no weight loss for the first year? Were you completely frustrating and wondering if you did the right thing or did you have confidence that it would work itself out?

Also, you mentioned that you gained some healthy habits...do you mean like eating smaller portion sizes?

I was extremely frustrated! But I know better, so I came back to this site and I would start reading and looking at pictures. I saw others had the same problem as well basically it is just an adjustment period literally. After a fill I would fill a tiny bit of restriction but experienced no loss as far as pounds. Now I realize weight loss is so much more than that, than pounds I mean. Regardless of the number I was very uncomfortable pre-band. Within 6 months I felt better, looked better and was off medication. So I had a lot of victories in the first year but I never achieved a serious weight loss at first.

I now have restriction, but it took 9 fills and about 11 months to get here. Which is actually perfect now, I don't eat "diet" food, and I try to stay away from prepackaged items as much as possible. I eat fresh fruit and veggies every day, I garden and I see a personal trainer. When healthy habits meet the band only success is the result!

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I was extremely frustrated! But I know better, so I came back to this site and I would start reading and looking at pictures. I saw others had the same problem as well basically it is just an adjustment period literally. After a fill I would fill a tiny bit of restriction but experienced no loss as far as pounds. Now I realize weight loss is so much more than that, than pounds I mean. Regardless of the number I was very uncomfortable pre-band. Within 6 months I felt better, looked better and was off medication. So I had a lot of victories in the first year but I never achieved a serious weight loss at first.

I now have restriction, but it took 9 fills and about 11 months to get here. Which is actually perfect now, I don't eat "diet" food, and I try to stay away from prepackaged items as much as possible. I eat fresh fruit and veggies every day, I garden and I see a personal trainer. When healthy habits meet the band only success is the result!

That is just wonderful!! VERY Inspiring. Good on you for your mental resolve and positive attitude.

Continued success!!!!

=)

Tesia

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That is just wonderful!! VERY Inspiring. Good on you for your mental resolve and positive attitude.

Continued success!!!!

=)

Tesia

Thank you so much, I do feel successful. But that is thanks to so many before me who spoke the truth. Lapband works if you work it, lol just like the 12 steps!

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