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Is It Too Late For Me, Should I Give Up On My Lap Band?



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I was banded June 6, 2011. I have lost about 40 lbs half of that I attribute to the pre op liquid diet. Being honest with myself I have not done anything that I was supposed to. To support my band I really have not been eating right or exercising, or getting my fills properly. Since this is a new year I want to make a new beginning. I want to know If I have damaged my chances of my band working properly. I have some restriction but I really can eat almost anything I want. I want to make an appt with my dr. And get a fill and get back on track. I feel ashamed that I have gone through this and am not a success. I blame myself totally and I hope I can get back on track. Please let me know if anyone has experienced this.

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Each day is a new beginning! Start to do what you know is right, try to remember you are worth much more than food!

Call the doc on Monday, I'm sure you are not the 1st person to fall off the band wagon....

I think one of the most important reasons I stay on track is my family - I feel I have made a commitment. that commitment is for me and them. Who can you put in that category, it really helps to have a person or group to cheer you on.

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First of all, get off the pity pot!!!! You have done VERY well and you need to believe in that and yourself. You are going through a phase and because you want to be a success, you will be. I have been banded >3 years and have had various phases and bumps in the road, too. I had to get a significant unfill 2 wks ago and have regained 12 pounds....but you know what? I own it...I did it and am now ready to get back on the band way of living and get these Holiday pounds banished. You didn't say how much you want to lose or what your goal is, but that is not the end....rather that is the beginning of another phase...maintenance. So perk up, grab some sunshine, get a band adjustment, crank up the exercise, and happy new year!!! Oh, yes, and keep posting your journey.

Mimi

Mimi

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