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By wced, in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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wced    9

wced
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Hello I was banded in May of 2013 and was doing great until I got stuck and had to go to the hospital. My doctor told me he wanted to see 5 pounds back on as I had not eaten in 10 days. Well since then May 2014 I just can't get back on track I stared at 350 and was down to 268. I have not weighted myself in months but would guess I'm back up to at least 280 or more. I have not had a fill in a very long time and just made an appointment for next Tuesday I'm so embarrassed to go back and have gained so much weight and embarrassed to have been banded and still be fat. How do I get back on track and make this band work for me. Help please

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gowalking    10,790

gowalking
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Just tell the doctor you're an overachiever. Laugh it off and get a fill. You'll be fine.

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Julie norton    2,850

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Happy you made an appt. I think that is the first step for restarting.

Hold your head high and begin with basics .... You can do this!

Use your tool to help you get the control you want.... Not throwing up. But satisfied with lots less.

Drinking your Water helps .. I know I have to try hard everyday on that one

Best of luck and please keep posting⭐️????

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bacon    514

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Congrats on making the appointment! I once went 4 years between appointments. Trust me, those folks at the clinic have seen and heard it all. It is their job to help you.

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BandedDiva10    11

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I'm nervous however I have to start somewhere so Tuesday it is

I'm actually going to call in tomorrow to see if they can see me sooner!! Hopefully I'll be starting this week too!

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Bandista    7,466

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@@wced good luck with all -- your medical professionals are there for you and want you to succeed! The links below in my signature really helped me understand how the band works and how to work the band. Maybe watching those videos will help you, too. There are times in life when it feels like the Cosmic Clock isn't lining up -- well, it's lining up for you now. This is the time, you are doing it -- choosing yourself and your healthy future first and foremost. We have to put ourselves at the top of the list. Every one else benefits when we do that but it's not easy. Keep choosing yourself every day.

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wced    9

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So today was the day I am up 22 pounds the staff was great and I'm all set to take control. Next appointment is in 4 weeks I'm excited to report back a drop in pounds wish me luck.

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BandedDiva10    11

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So today was the day I am up 22 pounds the staff was great and I'm all set to take control. Next appointment is in 4 weeks I'm excited to report back a drop in pounds wish me luck.

That's great that you're back on track. I went in on Monday and was at 260 :( (original surgery day weight was 275) and he put me in a 2 week liquid diet before an fills. I've dropped 11lbs in 4 days !! You can do it!

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