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u will fail like me...i lost 48lbs originally but only got one or two fills and faded..my depression and lack of drive has led me to faliure.im too embarassed now to go back to doctor for fills etc. mmake sure your mind is right/stable etc. make sure depression is under control..make sure you have support. im so disappointed it sucks. now ive gained half the weight back and feel lousy. fyi thats all..good luck to you

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eli, i am sorry you are so sad. can you please go back to the basics? how about going for a fill or at least call your doctor? please do not give up. look how far you have come???

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Failing is only if you decide to give up. The briliance of the band is that you can go again to your Dr and start fills and whatnot. I hope you get your head in the game and don't feel emberrassed about going back to your Dr.

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Eli, you have a forum full of supporters. Your journey is not over. Your doctor is there to help you, not to stand in judgment of you. So, don't be embarrassed. Go in, get a fill and continue to improve your life. Hey, you are already 24 lbs lighter than when you started. You can do this!

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This may sound corny Eli but this is a song lyric from the Doobie Bros from back in the late 1980 that always kept me from giving up:

From the song, One by One... album, One Step Closer

Even when you're close to a dream

It can still let you down

You'll always have a chance to give up

So why do it now

tmf

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Thats why they say if you mess up dont beat yourself up. Climb back on that train. You are not the first to gain back some weight and wont be the last. Thats why most of us got the band because we had slips and some still do. Dont give up on yourself, you came to far. Good luck were all here for you

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Thats why they say if you mess up dont beat yourself up. Climb back on that train. You are not the first to gain back some weight and wont be the last. Thats why most of us got the band because we had slips and some still do. Dont give up on yourself, you came to far. Good luck were all here for you

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Eli so sorry to hear that :-( .but to echo others.you have all of us.if u don't want to display to all u can send a private message to any of us( who ever u think u can relate to) and I'm sure u will get support.you are still 24 lbs lighter and that should be celebrated ! Go to you doctor and start fresh.believe me he has seen others in way worse positions ! U can do it! Just take it one step at a time :-)

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Eli so sorry to hear that :-( .but to echo others.you have all of us.if u don't want to display to all u can send a private message to any of us( who ever u think u can relate to) and I'm sure u will get support.you are still 24 lbs lighter and that should be celebrated ! Go to you doctor and start fresh.believe me he has seen others in way worse positions ! U can do it! Just take it one step at a time :-)

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u will fail like me...i lost 48lbs originally but only got one or two fills and faded..my depression and lack of drive has led me to faliure.im too embarassed now to go back to doctor for fills etc. mmake sure your mind is right/stable etc. make sure depression is under control..make sure you have support. im so disappointed it sucks. now ive gained half the weight back and feel lousy. fyi thats all..good luck to you

Sorry you think you've failed but it is just that...a thought. You should consider working with a Psychiatrist to get your depression under control if it's not currently. They may also be able to help you with your feelings of embarrassment and failure. When you have done that you will hopefully have the motivation and drive to see your Surgeon and start losing the weight again. Like the previous posts have mentioned you regained half not all of the weight. It's important to look at the positives and not focus on the negatives.

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