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  • Although many people have had many issues with the band I can honestly say that the band has saved my life. I got my band on April 25 of 2013 and I weighed in at over 310 lbs. I am not where I want to be yet but for the first time in my life I know I will get there. I am about 215 now. Losing nearly 100 pounds has given me…
  • My absolute best tips are as followed: Log every day DONT STOP working out....stopping and then restarting is awful. Working out is easy if its part of your routine. move Make small goals and reward yourself for each one. Do this for you and only you. So you can be healthier and happier.
  • I know you may be nervous to reach out to the weight loss surgery community however bariatricpal.com is a great site that has a forum for every weight loss surgery and everyone has the same challenges and stuff and everyone is pretty supportive. There is a LOT of people on the site.
  • i have had the lap band and I have honestly worked hard for my weight loss. Its easy to fall into bad eating habits and eat whats easy. Nothing about weight loss surgery is easy. Its a whole lifestyle change. It is basically forced upon you if your ready or not. If you don't change your eating habits and exercise habits…
  • I really like my bluetooth LG tone headset. Its awesome because it syncs to my phone and my ipod so that I can run and not deal with cords or anything like that. best purchase EVER
  • My 5 essentials for my weight loss success have been: 1. my fitness pal (If you track you hold yourself accountable) 2. My support system (I have several people that have been major cheerleaders for me that I see every day) 3. Gym membership 4. Good scale 5. my polar heart rate monitor
  • I had the lap band in April and it has been the best thing I have ever did. Yes it requires a great deal of a lifestyle change and it is a lifetime commitment. I am 8 months in and I am down 88 lbs. I have about 80 more to go and I know I can do it. I have tried many diets and have not been successful. With my band I can…
  • Lane Bryant has a line of sports bras now that are very supportive. I love them! You can usually find sales and get them like buy one get one half or something similar.
  • Im down 81 with 80 more to go. Keep going. Stay dedicated and try not to get discouraged!! :)
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