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Another try...fill after 5 years of empty band

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Hi everyone,

This is my first post here.

My weight has been up & down most of my life. After my first pregnancy I had gained about 50kg and that put me at my highest weight ever. I lost 40 kg by myself but I was scared I'd gain it all back so got my band put in in 2007.

I think I never really understood how the band worked properly so I became excellent at eating around the band. I kept cheating & vomiting. Long story short...in 2010 I got a total unfill before my 3rd pregnancy and never went back again for a fill after. I lost weight on my own in 2012 and got down to about 83kg ( my goal is 70kg) but regained it again.

So I've decided to give my band another try. I got a 5ml fill in my 11ml band and so far I'm very happy with the restriction. I also did a lot more research on lap band rules & decided to go with a low carb high fat diet. To prepare for my appointment I started eating about a cup of food 3x a day ( Protein first) 2 weeks pre appointment.

I got the fill on 20th Jan and I'm finding it very easy so far to stick to the rules & eat only 1 cup or less. I precook law carb meals and put them in cupsized baby containers & freeze them. That way I always have a healthy meal on hand if my family is eating something else.

I've lost about 8 kg in about 3 weeks already :)

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Wish me luck :)

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Hi everyone,

This is my first post here.

My weight has been up & down most of my life. After my first pregnancy I had gained about 50kg and that put me at my highest weight ever. I lost 40 kg by myself but I was scared I'd gain it all back so got my band put in in 2007.

I think I never really understood how the band worked properly so I became excellent at eating around the band. I kept cheating & vomiting. Long story short...in 2010 I got a total unfill before my 3rd pregnancy and never went back again for a fill after. I lost weight on my own in 2012 and got down to about 83kg ( my goal is 70kg) but regained it again.

So I've decided to give my band another try. I got a 5ml fill in my 11ml band and so far I'm very happy with the restriction. I also did a lot more research on lap band rules & decided to go with a low carb high fat diet. To prepare for my appointment I started eating about a cup of food 3x a day ( Protein first) 2 weeks pre appointment.

I got the fill on 20th Jan and I'm finding it very easy so far to stick to the rules & eat only 1 cup or less. I precook law carb meals and put them in cupsized baby containers & freeze them. That way I always have a healthy meal on hand if my family is eating something else.

I've lost about 8 kg in about 3 weeks already :)

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Wish me luck :)

Welcome back. This place is full of support.

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Great work! I love your enthusiasm and look forward to watching you succeed!

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Thanks to you both!

I've got a good feeling about it this time.

I know I can lose the weight...I just have to keep it off this time!

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