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Does it ever freak you out?

Hello all..

I was banded on Monday, recovery has had it's ups and downs. Im wondering what the mental/emotional recovery was for everyone. Does it ever freak you out knowing there is a foreign object in your body? I've had this thought alot...Im wondering if it's just me. How do heal your spirit? Not just your body?

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    • CHEZNOEL
      CHEZNOEL

      That foreign object is helping you lose weight. NO different from artificial hip, knees, etc. Nothing to freak about. Learn to use the tool you now have!

    • Pebbagirl
      Pebbagirl

      It kind of Freaked me out beforehand, having a foreign body inside me. But I'm 2 weeks old today and I'm embracing it. Like Chez said, that foreign body is helping me. I was able to pull my jeans off

    • line-dancer
      line-dancer

      I never did think of it forging object...whats wrong with me? lol as you get your fills and find your green spot and the weight comes off and you try to go back to your old eating habits for just one

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    With God's help, an individual(s) discovered the band. He allowed it to be successful and helpful to lot's of people. I'm not freaked and never felt it as a foreign object but a "tool" which will probably save my life.

    Best wishes

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    That foreign object is helping you lose weight. NO different from artificial hip' date=' knees, etc. Nothing to freak about. Learn to use the tool you now have![/quote']

    Thank you for this perspective. Artificial hip etc had not crossed my mind. Makes it easier to accept.

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    i think sometimes the band doesnt work for whatever reason, and the person hates the band...but the ones who have success love their bands because it has gave them (me) their life back. but one must help the band by using it correctly. i think to myself, i got a tool to help me..as i can now touch my side where my port is, and touch that little hard spot and know i got this..

    i never looked back from june 6th.

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