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Hello All!

I'm new to LBT.com but have had my band almost a year and a half. Right after surgery the weight loss was great then everything came to a screeching halt. I get fills currently 5cc's in a 10cc band. After my fills I don't feel any different, why? I want to have the success I see others have. This is the hardest thing I have ever done. SO, this is my "re-start" I'm heading back to my doc after being so discouraged and giving up. I need this to work! I need to get back to that " I want this so bad feeling" we all have pre-op. How have you gotten over your struggles????

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Don't get discouraged... 5 CC is only half of what your band can hold.... Maybe you need 6, 7, or even 8 cc to get you there. Good luck!

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It took me a little over 6 cc's to get decent restriction. I still have to watch WHAT I eat though! Seems like the very worst things are the easiest going down!!! Protein, protein, protein!

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I have my fingers crossed! chicken is my favorite food but it's the hardest for me to eat! That is the one that will get me stuck every time! :)

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I was very discouraged. My insurance paid fir my surgery then I moved and my new insurance did nt cover the fills and on a one budget income I could not afford them. Then I buckled down and started saving for them. I just got my 3rd one a couple of weeks ago and I am finally feeling the real restriction. I know I am very close if not at my green zone, and its taken 7 cc's. I finally see my scale going backwards after almost a year of being banded. You went thru so much to get here, dont give up! 5 cc's is not alot. You should see a difference with a couple more fills

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I will be the happiest woman in the world when it happens for me! I'm not giving up on this! Thank You!! :)

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I find myself still having those cravings that I have always has. I stopped losing weight, and am really bummed. I feel like I even screwed this up. Leave it to me to cheat a band!!!! I need that restart, too.

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Let's do this togeather!!!! The only thing stopping me is "me" the only thing stopping you is "you". I need this to work so I will keep working on me. *HUGS* we can do it if we want it bad enough.

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