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Hi Ky,

I'm glad you came for support. Sounds like you have your plate full with life. Are you in couseling for your PTSD? No need to go at this alone. I know I was told that stress will make the band tighter and it sounds like you are under a lot of stress. You need to take care of yourself and I think you have made the step in the right direction. Wish I lived close by and I could help out. *hugs*

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thank you both so much!!!

I have a brillaint counsellor who has been in my world for the last 3 years, but I only started seeing her professionally about 6 months ago. She is my safe place in a world that feels so unsafe.....

getting me back in here makes me feel like I am taking accountability for Lola...I know all the tricks to cheat her, I suffer really bad head hunger and I need the support from others who have gone through the Lap band!!! Caribear...I am so sorry you have PTSD....It is something that stays with you forever, which you somehow manage!!

one of my fave sayings is when the world whispers give up, hope whispers try one more time.....so here I am trying!!!

xoxoxo

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congratulations on your surgery! I actually purposefully stayed up really late last night and woke up early today (had to be there at 530) because I knew I would have problems sleeping otherwise.

are you having any gas pains?

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Sorry, that post was out of order. My kindle is not letting my reply correctly and pulls old posts in!

<3 ky <3

Do take care of yourself and a good counselor will help! There is a light in your tunnel and I hope you can find yourself edging toward it soon. God bless

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Thanks pollyanna!! good luck to you on your journey!!! I do not regret lola one little bit!! xoxo

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<3 Ky <3 - I just got below 50!!! Barely, but below!

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Pollyanna congrats on the weight you've lost so far!

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Hi Everyone!

I'm new and just starting my journey. My first doctor consult (history and physical) is scheduled for May 9th. Hoping to get banded ASAP!!

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