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A blog by Giving up in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by Giving up on BariatricPal. 5 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Band Erosions

After reading so many postings about the dreaded band erosion, I decided to dig a little deeper into this problem many us have or possible may, hopefully "may not" have to deal with in the distant future. From the medical journals I've read so far, 35% of band patients experience some type of erosion to some degree and about 2% of those have their bands removed.   Some doctors will not reband within six months of removal and depending on the severity of the erosion rebanding may not be an op

Motivational Secrets?

Hello to all of you wonderful bandsters. The purpose of this Blog is to request each of you to post what "you" believe to be you source of strength to: put your goals at the forefront of your life whether it is prayer, meditation, favorite quotes or inspiration from others, or support and advise from a person who has traveled down this same road. Whatever it is, please share your stories that may help us less focused constantly distracted and who lacks integrity when it comes to our own

Motivational Secrets?

Hello to all of you wonderful bandsters. The purpose of this Blog is to request each of you to post what "you" believe to be you source of strength to: put your goals at the forefront of your life whether it is prayer, meditation, favorite quotes or inspiration from others, or support and advise from a person who has traveled down this same road. Whatever it is, please share your stories that may help us less focused constantly distracted and who lacks integrity when it comes to our own

Dealing with friends and Co-workers

I have tried many times to figure out why my friends aren't happy for me. Here is my conclusion: women see other women for the most as competition, whether it is cooking, the clothes you wear or the car you drive. Not all women feel this but there are still a few people that may be within your close circle who will not understand the plight of your fight and that’s okay. Just remember to limit the information you give them and you won’t have to hear it again. They can still be a friend but no

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