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I live in South FL. I have a very busy life and would like a "partner" in getting back on track. I have researched revisions to a RNY as I never got to goal. I let my weight dictate my life and am missing out on it all. I am socially dropping out and am having a lot of physical pain. I weigh 208 today and carry it all in my middle, causing a lot of arthritic leg and foot pain. I am ready to attempt to embrace the band and restriction. I will call for a fill this week. I can eat everything now except for maybe a hamburger. My metabolism is a wreck and I have to take Nsaids for the pain. This is weight gain after getting an unfill at weight of 190 because I was just sick of the restriction and thought I would eat fruit! Well, I rarely eat fruit. I am a carb addict! I have a gym buddy who is very supportive but cant really relate to the band. I heard that 60% of banders are getting them removed or revised. Any encouragement is welcomed! :rolleyes:

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The fact your hear asking for help is GREAT !!!

and getting a fill to help use that tool is wonderful starts....

good luck...

maybe stick with LBT for support also is helpful for me....

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very brave of you to get back on track this is a full time job and you need to get sll set up. come here daily, get your fills, clean out your kitchen no mater who else lives in the house, go to the gym daily and get a supply of Protein Shakes ready for meals missed or a differasnt option when around difficult foods. Good for you to get back on here and do track evey bit.

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Good Luck pgrairene!

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Welcome Mikah!

I'm from the SW coast of Florida, waiting on knee replacement. So I know a little about the pain.

I'm just at 6wks and so far I'm pretty happy with the band. I have yoyo dieted for 40 yrs so my metabolism was nearly nonexistent. Between that & knees is the reason I choose LBS.

I think going back for fills & check ups is the best thing you can do for yourself and being here for additional knowledge & support is the icing on the diet cake.

You can do this! You know what doesn't work, so it's time to do was does!

We're all here for you!

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