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bodybutter64

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bodybutter64    0

bodybutter64
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Well on 12/8/09 my Band was removed due to erosion- I feel lost without it, but yet still pretty darn full for some darn reason. I went into the hospital on 12/8 and left on 12/9 I was home and in my own bed by 8pm that night. Crying and scared- I think more emotional due to morphine they gave me, today is 12/16 and I'm back at work drinking lots of Water and hoping to watch all that I eat and drink so I don't gain back my 70 pounds. but only time will tell I guess- there will be no new band for me as the insurance won't pay for it and my doctor will not reband someone that had an erosion.

well folks wish me luck will you.

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june09bandit    0

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I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. Hopefully you've changed enough habits that you can continue to live as if you still have the band. I hope you feel better soon!

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bodybutter64    0

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I went to the doctors today to have my staples removed God I love that doctor of mine- I explained that I was worried about gaining the weight back, his reply don't worry we will work with you, so next month once everything heals and I'm back to "normal" I'll go meet up with the Nutritiest and get on a healthy diet.. ah I feel so much better I am so determined to not gain this weight back band or no band.

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kiz    1

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I'm very sorry you had to have your band removed. I know I'd have the same fears you're expressing if I lost mine. Thankfully, you have a doctor who is sympathetic and is going to work with you. Best of luck to you.

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Sue Magoo    71

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Hi:

That sounds like a great doctor and great determination that you have. Hopefully between the two of you working together you can make it work without your band. I wish you well.

Sue

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bodybutter64    0

bodybutter64
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Thank you for the replys, I am determined to not gain my weight back and with my Doctors help I'm sure its going to be fine.

My Band truly became a part of me, you know I depended on it to control my eating when I knew I couldn't now I have to step up to the plant and know ONE COOKIE IS ENOUGH. :thumbup:

Holiday season is not the easiest season to lose a band but hey if I can maintain through this month I'll be doing well. :ohmy:

Take care and Happy Holidays everyone.

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mrlddst    0

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I had mine removed unexpectedly last month. I have been maintaining my weight, granted, its not what I want it to be but I don't want to gain anymore. I think I'm going to get rebanded though.

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