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Hi everyone. It has been a while. Unfortunately I have failed my band miserably, but I think now I am ready to take the bull by the horns! I am 342 right now. The day of surgery I believe I was at 323. I know I have eaten and drank around the band and it is troubling.

How is everyone else doing.

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Welcome!

That's the beauty of the band- you can always start over.

I would strongly suggest a visit to your surgeon as well as your nutritionist. Both are crucial to getting back on track being successful with the band.

Best wishes to you!

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I am doing well...thanks for asking. I am down 215 lbs in under 2 years. My BMI went from 55 to 23.

I am sorry you haven't had the success you had hoped but it sounds like you know why and are ready to start anew. I wish you all the best as you work towards your goal.

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I think I am in a similar situation to you. I lost 5 stone after I got banded but 2 years ago I got married and had a baby 5 months ago and the weight has slowly creeped back on. I got a nice fill on Tuesday so I am starting over. It's never too late.

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I am 4 years out and have regained 30 pounds eating around the band, especially large quantities of ice cream. My fill is wonderful and if I follow the rules I can get the weight back off.......BUT.....I am not following the rules! It is like I am bored or something and now the Holidays are here. Thankfully I haven't stopped exercising. Anyway, I feel your pain and will follow your posts and think positive thoughts for both of us. Good luck!

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I get it too. Hard to maintain. Years later the newness wears off and the weight creeps. I am getting a fill. Keeper postef

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Yay, thanks for your support!!! I do have an appointment this friday with my nut and surgeon. I think another cc would really help and some refreshers to get me back on track. I am doing WW to try and get me back on track as well. It really opens my eyes on how much I really have been eating. Floridays, you are doing great!!!

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