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A weight loss surgery blog by drtoliver on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about Up and Down - Which way is up or I mean down

Up and Down - Which way is up or I mean down

Love my band - I really do, but wish it were not so fickle. If it does not want me to eat tuna, then that should be how it is everyday, not just sometimes. If I can not eat bread or breading of any kind, then it should be for always. My band needs to make up its mind. Thank you. Which way is down? I have lost weight, but am so tired of exercising that I could scream out loud. It is now winter here and harder to get out and since it is dark at 5:30 p.m. now even harder to walk in the eveni

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• drtoliver
• November 5, 200916 yr

Read more about Gained for the first time since surgery

Gained for the first time since surgery

I gained back 2.5 pounds for the first time since surgery. Part of it is my fault, because I have not been moving as much, drinking water, and I have been eating not so good things. But I also have little if any restriction. First fill of 4.5cc on July 24 and going back on August 21st for another fill. Hope this fill will be more effective and at least get me closer to the "sweet spot".   Oh, well, have to keep moving forward. :frown::crying:

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• drtoliver
• August 7, 200916 yr

Read more about The Band - It is hard work

The Band - It is hard work

For those that think that getting the band or any bariatric surgery is the easy way out, they are sadly mistaken. While your body may cooperate fully, the mind is a different thing. I battle head hunger almost constantly. The more stressed or bored I get, the more I want to eat. Not just little bites, but huge helpings. Thankfully, with the support of my surgeon's office, close friends, this forum, and realize my success, i have been able to stay on track. But it does take will power to say

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• drtoliver
• July 27, 200917 yr