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I cannot believe what I'm reading. Isn't this supposed to be a SUPPORT GROUP??? Listen, we ALL have a hard time sticking to a 'diet', if we didn't none of us would need lap band surgery in the first place. "thenewtara" and her mom KNOW that they've made a mistake, and it was very brave of her to post it here. Tara, it's ok. You cannot undo what you've done, but you can prevent further damage. Please call your MD, fess up, and see what he/she says. We are all here to HELP you. This board should be a 'soft place to fall'... (What, too Dr. Phil???)

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I think we've all cheated, Lets just get back on track and do our best.

I think it was very brave of yall to fess up and came to us for support.

Also i think some people cheat lots and are too afraid to fess up. I dont think this is the place for tough love, I think thats what we have our Dr.s for. Some of us need places like this to be truthful and get some good encourgment( spelling). I have had a diffcult time on weekends with some huge cravings going out with friends. I just keep telling myself it so much better then what i ate before. Yall should start up a race our something, see who can do the most walking this week or somethings like that. But also be each others support.

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Treikalina - I think the saying is "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result"

Lets face it guys, isn't this exactly why we decided on the lap band. I for one am so tired of gaining weight after yet another diet. For me, to not get a lap band would be insane.

I appreciate the positive turn this thread has taken. I want to be able to come here for strength when I am feeling weak. We all need a soft place to land and a firm hand to set us back on course.

Thanks for sharing and caring

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Amazingly, over 20 years of experience AS a nurse has taught me more than I ever learned in school.

20 years doesn't exactly mean that one knows everything and is always right, especially in the ever changing field of healthcare. However, I don't doubt your qualifications.

As another member stated, this is a support group. It's fine to provide those reality statements - very educational. At the same time, let's offer what this was made for...SUPPORT!

I'm sure you will respond. It's ok; I have dealt with worse. I have learned to just let people be (didn't need 20 yrs for that).

To my fellow bandsters,

I appreciate everything I have learned from this site.

I appreciate the support that was given to me when I felt low.

I appreciate your thoughts and opinions.

I appreciate your willingness to be open.

Most importantly, I appreciate your kindness and understanding.

Thank you, LBT...I appreciate YOU!!!!!

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I think all these posts are supportive, even the more direct ones. Sometimes people do need a reality check and when someone takes the time to respond, it is because they are trying to give support and suggestions.

We all do struggle, and friend of mine had the band a month and a half prior. She makes chronic poor choices. I'm very direct..told her to stop eating pop tarts and fruit loops for Breakfast. I make poor choices..OD'd on popcorn last week...not pretty.

Shawn

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Love the honesty you guys! Love the support! Love the sometimes not so gentle nudge back on track. Thanks to you all!

ewe! popcorn OD . . . i can imagine . . . bet you will think twice next time.

Reality is such a great teacher!

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20 years doesn't exactly mean that one knows everything and is always right, especially in the ever changing field of healthcare. However, I don't doubt your qualifications.

As another member stated, this is a support group. It's fine to provide those reality statements - very educational. At the same time, let's offer what this was made for...SUPPORT!

I'm sure you will respond. It's ok; I have dealt with worse. I have learned to just let people be (didn't need 20 yrs for that).

I never claimed I know everything. You support your way and I'll support my way. Just as 20 years in nursing doesn't make me know everything, a couple of years in nursing school does not make you know everything either. We each offer things in our own way.

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Can we agree to disagree?

I have a question for Bubble Butte. Did you have your band removed lately? I was wondering how you are doing? I thought I read that you did on the complication thread. I could be wrong and if I am I'm sorry I mixed you up with someone else. I spent a lot of time reading about the downside of banding today so I was curious. I think we need to be informed of the good, the bad, and the ugly when making a decision this big.

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Have the complications been worth it? How much have you lost? Are you afraid of what will happen if you take it out? I know I have lots of questions but I am pretty new at this and it seems you have been doing this awhile judging from the # of posts that you have.

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Have the complications been worth it? How much have you lost? Are you afraid of what will happen if you take it out? I know I have lots of questions but I am pretty new at this and it seems you have been doing this awhile judging from the # of posts that you have.

I've lost 60lbs in 4 months. Yep, the complications have been worth it. I'm somewhat concerned of what will happen if I have it removed, I have mixed feelings about it.

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wow! you've done great! I would be very scared of gaining it back too. Hope the medication works for you. Good luck!

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