Teddy Boy
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Teddy Boy got a reaction from TKW in Slow Weight Loss
Today it's 2 years and 5 months since my lapband surgery. I've lost 125 pounds an no longer am I diabetic
Only had one fill 6 months after surgery
I eat anything I want, just a lot less
I go to the gym 3 times a week, something I could never do before the surgery
Only regret is not doing it sooner
It's so simple
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Teddy Boy reacted to Sojourner in Learn From My $16,000 Mistake
The band is a highly self-empowering weight loss tool...you will determine the level of your success, or lack of success with weight loss and your band by the choices you make every day.
Each of us has a responsibility to ourselves to become educated about this tool, how to use the band, and understand the limitations of the band.
I find it difficult to be sympathetic towards someone who has not been responsible with their band, and/or who has not been proactive to resolve the medical issues they may have encountered along their journey.
This journey is definitely not a "one size fits all"...but I sincerely believe that the results we achieve will be directly related to the effort we put forth to be successful.
IMHO...other's mileage may vary.
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Teddy Boy reacted to marketingdude in Learn From My $16,000 Mistake
Hey Liz:
My brother got the band done and he went from 429lbs to 155lbs. And one thing that I've observed (and learned from) is he let the band BE THE BOSS. He doesn't force or fight the band....he lets it tell him what to do. Its like with people in life.....you can FORCE YOUR WAY on people...and chances are you won't bare the fruit of healthy relationships(if you do). Comparatively....FORCING YOUR WAY with the band and always getting what YOU WANT.... positions you to not be successful with the band.
I'm not saying you are doing this (trust me...i'm not). But rather...sharing some wisdom that I've learned from my brother....and could encourage you if the situation fits with your unique situation. I FEEL YOUR PAIN....AS MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. But if there is anything I can encourage you with is.....PLEASE DON'T QUIT SIS....we are here to encouage and help you...as well as your doctor and support staff.
Respectfully submitted,
MD
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Teddy Boy got a reaction from TKW in Slow Weight Loss
Today it's 2 years and 5 months since my lapband surgery. I've lost 125 pounds an no longer am I diabetic
Only had one fill 6 months after surgery
I eat anything I want, just a lot less
I go to the gym 3 times a week, something I could never do before the surgery
Only regret is not doing it sooner
It's so simple
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Teddy Boy got a reaction from TKW in Slow Weight Loss
Today it's 2 years and 5 months since my lapband surgery. I've lost 125 pounds an no longer am I diabetic
Only had one fill 6 months after surgery
I eat anything I want, just a lot less
I go to the gym 3 times a week, something I could never do before the surgery
Only regret is not doing it sooner
It's so simple