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  • My dr. told me (I got the band on 12/5/11) to stay within 900-1200 cal. a day with 60-80 g coming from calories. I try to change my calories up during the week. One day I go around 1100, one day 1200, then back to 1000, and then start it over again. I do NOT eat my exercise allowment of calories. I have found if I stayed…
    in Calories since surgery Comment by lobang March 2012
  • I'm 44 years old and an 5'4 sw on 12/5/11 372.2 cw 315.9 weight loss almost 57 lbs! Goal weight ..............???? Not real sure. I'm shooting for the 172 mark but its more of a feeling than a number! I don't want to shoot for a goal weight that I fear getting up and getting on the scale every morning. I just want to be…
    in Short girls with a lot to lose! Comment by lobang March 2012
  • I agree with starting your own support group! That is just plain old stupid! Or is there another group in the area that you can go to their meetings. In our group there is a girl that had her surgery elsewhere, but she comes to our group. Thats what the purpose is.....to support others, not make money off it! My dr. also…
    in feeling let down Comment by lobang March 2012
  • Hi! I will be 11 weeks post surgery tomorrow from having band surgery. I am 46 lbs. down! I have started the process before too but have put it on the back burner thinking........I can do this myself. Well, I finally decided I couldn't do it without the band. I'm SOOOO happy I had it done! Its a tool to help you. If you…
    in newbie Comment by lobang February 2012
  • Hope your surgery went well and you are recovering quickly!
    in Need friends! Comment by lobang February 2012
  • I don't see the previous posts as being judgemental. I think what everyone is saying is that you are an adult, you made your decision. The answer I would of gave you is ...........every dr. is different. Mine told me no carbonation. The reason being is that you have a small pouch, yes you do not have any fill in YET, but…
    in alcohol with a new band. Comment by lobang February 2012
  • It could be stuck. We talked about this last week in my support group. Have you tried (this sounds silly) walking around and raising your hands in the air? we all had a laugh about it but more than one person said it works. Just raise your hands like you are reaching for the ceiling, or stretching and that sometimes helps.…
    in HELP with band. Comment by lobang February 2012
  • I am 11 weeks post op for the band and am down about 43 lbs and I'm doing around 1000 a day with 75g of protein. I work out with a trainer 2x a week. I am also 44 years old with 3 kids ages 6,4, and 2. Would love to have more inspiration!
    in hey! new here and with the band:) Comment by lobang February 2012
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