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I started a thread about the rules of the band. It turned into a passionate debate, and a huge source of inspiration for me. The manufacturers of the bands have "rules" or "tips" posted on their sites.What I learned from my fellow members of the banded living community is that: 1) a lot of us don’t like "rules" because we’ve tried them before and frankly they didn’t work as a way of life, and 2) we are all different, and we need to work hard to find what works "for me."

So here I am, in my fourth year, and maintaining a normal healthy weight and in the best shape of my life. I devote a lot of time and energy to paying it forward. I mentor lots of folks, some of who are frustrated or struggling and trying to figure out how to get the most out of their tool.

My doctor, reminds me over and over again, that it’s a tool, and I need to work it. I shouldn’t expect "it" to do anything. (A screwdriver can’t remove a screw unless you turn it.) I have to work it to get the results I want – and for me that was more than the average 50% Excess Weight Loss. My band helps me with Portion Control, controls my hunger and leaves me with a feeling of satiety when I work it.

I would really appreciate, if everyone reading this thread would follow this link to the 10 things I learned about how to use my tool: Transforming #003, Maintaining #004, Getting the Most from My Lap-Band®: How I Learned to Use My Tool

Let me know if the things I've learned will help you on your jouney.

Edited by atgoalgal

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I have to workou 1&1/2 -2 hrs a day too see wt loss on the scale.i am now in a size 10 1 yr post band.my goal is an 8.and a wt of 130lbs.i do fine during the day i can eat a liquid/soft diet but i get my hungriest in the evening.i am a snacker.

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Hi everyone, I thought I'd give an update to my lapbanded success story. I'm now 4+ years out and still maintaing.

I also wanted to share some exciting news.

You may have heard about C.H.O.I.C.E. (Choosing Health over Obesity Inspiring Change through Empowerment), an educational campaign launched by Allergan, the manufacturer of the LAP-BAND® System to help raise awareness of the critical need for greater access to and acceptance of all effective treatments to fight obesity, including weight-loss surgery. The first phase of the campaign included the Voice My C.H.O.I.C.E. Contest Program, in which patients were asked to submit their stories for a chance to travel to Washington, D.C. and share their stories with legislators. Guess what? I submitted my story and was chosen as one of the winners. I was honored last week in Washington DC along with 11 other amazing lap band patients. It was an incredible experience. I just blogged about it if you are interested in reading what it was like, getting involved, or you just need a dose of inspiration. Here's the link Lap Band Success: Gloria and Sandi Were Honored Last Week Along With 10 Other Amazing Lap Band Patients in Washington DC as Winners of the C.H.O.I.C.E. Contest (Choosing Health over Obesity Inspiring Change through Empowerment)

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well done

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