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Tool Me Baby!

♕ajtexas♕

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The band is a tool and will only work if used correctly, we know this and state it daily.

 

We have another very important tool, our doctor. He (or she) is the one we trusted to cut up our insides. But this tool doesn’t stop there, we pay them for our after care. I’m not talking just for the post op diets. I’m talking months and years of after care, whether it is fills or just checking in or complications we need this tool as much as we need our bands.

 

So why would we not use this tool? Why are we afraid to call the doctor? Why don’t we want to go back to the doctor? Who loses out when we don’t use this tool? The doctor doesn’t. He’s off helping other patients who are using their tool. We lose! We keep spiraling out of control, gaining weight, feeling like we failed, and hating the band.

 

I use my tools to the fullest capacity!

 

I lost 80 pounds in 10 months and have maintained my weight for the last 7 months. And, I still see my doctor once a month. Why? Because I am using my tool. I often don’t get a fill, I weigh in, ask any questions I may have and say hello to everyone. I am there so much that all the staff know me by name. They may get sick of seeing me, but hey I pay for this tool and by golly I’m going to use it.

 

So, if you are struggling and you haven’t seen your doctor in a while, pick up the phone and make an appointment. Use your tool! If you don’t you are only hurting yourself.



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yah, yah, yah... JK

This sounds like someone I may know/resemble. Funny thing, just knowing that I have my (long overdue) appointment on Tues. I have been very motivated. It does make a difference and "hiding" from the doctor certainly hasn't helped me.

Thanks for your encouragement and dose of reality. :) This is soooo true.

Love ya!!

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yah, yah, yah... JK

This sounds like someone I may know/resemble. Funny thing, just knowing that I have my (long overdue) appointment on Tues. I have been very motivated. It does make a difference and "hiding" from the doctor certainly hasn't helped me.

Thanks for your encouragement and dose of reality. :) This is soooo true.

Love ya!!

You know I will do anything to encourage & support you (& my fellow bandsters).

Love ya too!

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