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I suck at dieting...have tried every diet under the sun, including Rx drugs...for 30 years...every diet started out well, then I slowly back-slided, then failed completely, gaining all the weight back, if not more........even my 6 month Dr. supervised pre-op diet, I failed at...started out good, then slowly turned in the other direction, then started to fail and gain weight back...could not help myself, no self control when it came to food and eating......I thought I was going to be denied the surgery because of this but I found out that is EXACTLY what the insurance co. wanted to see....that I could not do it on my own and surgery was the only, and perhaps last, alternative....of course they can't tell you that before you start the diet....otherwise no one would be sincere in trying....

Coming up on 3 years...the band has performed splendidly,...controlling all my hunger and cravings, and determining my portion sizes for me....nothing else I could, or have to do other than enjoy good healthy, high Protein, nutritious foods for when I do eat....EASY...no calorie counting, measuring or weighing portions, NOTHING like being on a diet...sure, the first 6 months were Hell getting properly adjusted and learning how to cope with living with the band....but now it's all a new lifestyle...and along with a new lifestyle my body began to adjust on it's own, and return to a what it considered a normal weight...not my goal, but what and where I am supposed to be....reaching a natural equilibrium, balance...

Also with a new lifestyle, I don't have to think about what I'm doing, don't have to remind myself everyday about any "Rules"....they are all part of me, new natural habits....and they all happen naturally because that is what I have become, that is who I am now...someone that eats a lot less, a lot better and healthier, and someone who stays as active as possible to burn the excess calories and fat....it's all that simple now....all thanks to the band.

It's Sunday, 5am, 2nd cup of coffee.....heading to the gym when they open at 6am, do my 5 mile run, weights, whirlpool and sauna...finished off with my high Protein smoothie for Breakfast.

Again, I don't think about it, or force myself to do it...it's part of me, it's who I am...same with the lifestyle the band has created....

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Wow wish they would put the band in my head ever week or so I can stop thinking and eatting. Iam a year out..I dont keep anything bad in the house so the most I do is over eat yogurt but in the course of the day in can be alot of calories even on good food. This all started when I had to have the band emptied twice and worked my way up but it never was the same. I am up and down 6 lbs and I am happy at this weight but still would like to get to my goal. I am going in for alittle more put in the bsnd and back to the gym (thats been the real problem I think) so I will hang in there.

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I suck at dieting...have tried every diet under the sun' date=' including Rx drugs...for 30 years...every diet started out well, then I slowly back-slided, then failed completely, gaining all the weight back, if not more........even my 6 month Dr. supervised pre-op diet, I failed at...started out good, then slowly turned in the other direction, then started to fail and gain weight back...could not help myself, no self control when it came to food and eating......I thought I was going to be denied the surgery because of this but I found out that is EXACTLY what the insurance co. wanted to see....that I could not do it on my own and surgery was the only, and perhaps last, alternative....of course they can't tell you that before you start the diet....otherwise no one would be sincere in trying.... Coming up on 3 years...the band has performed splendidly,...controlling all my hunger and cravings, and determining my portion sizes for me....nothing else I could, or have to do other than enjoy good healthy, high Protein, nutritious foods for when I do eat....EASY...no calorie counting, measuring or weighing portions, NOTHING like being on a diet...sure, the first 6 months were Hell getting properly adjusted and learning how to cope with living with the band....but now it's all a new lifestyle...and along with a new lifestyle my body began to adjust on it's own, and return to a what it considered a normal weight...not my goal, but what and where I am supposed to be....reaching a natural equilibrium, balance... Also with a new lifestyle, I don't have to think about what I'm doing, don't have to remind myself everyday about any "Rules"....they are all part of me, new natural habits....and they all happen naturally because that is what I have become, that is who I am now...someone that eats a lot less, a lot better and healthier, and someone who stays as active as possible to burn the excess calories and fat....it's all that simple now....all thanks to the band. It's Sunday, 5am, 2nd cup of coffee.....heading to the gym when they open at 6am, do my 5 mile run, weights, whirlpool and sauna...finished off with my high Protein smoothie for Breakfast. Again, I don't think about it, or force myself to do it...it's part of me, it's who I am...same with the lifestyle the band has created....[/quote']

I was the exact same way as you B-52. I did really good the first weigh in and then It went down hill from there. I figured ugh they aren't going to let me get it if I don't do right but that still didn't help. I would be okay for a couple of days and then slide right back off. I love my new lifestyle (not diet) because we know no matter what it's there and we can't just say oh ill do it tomorrow. There's no tomorrow when you forget to chew lol.

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