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So I haven't had a fill since January and I had to fight with the pa at that time. I had my surgery in October 2013 and as of January had lost 68 pounds. I had some major issues with this pa telling me before surgery I wouldn't be successful. I stuck with her and every visit had to fit for a fill. I have never been near the green zone. In the last few months I have had horrible issues with (hemmorphoids). That's a whisper word. This affected my diet and exercise. I still walk at times very painful but doing the best I can. I have a fitbit and average 16k-20k steps a day. But I haven't lost a pound.

With my insurance now I get billed for fills. I finally scheduled a visit this month with a new pa because I complained.

So I'm asking for help. How do I get my fire going again.

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Motivation needs to come from within yourself. You have to want it more than you want food. But having a properly adjusted band is step #1 so you're heading in the right direction. Hunger and food deprivation is what killed all our diet efforts before surgery. Having your band adjusted to the green zone should make all the difference in the world.

A properly adjusted band can give you that satiety to avoid snacking or eating the wrong foods.

You're doing the right things already. Keep it up!

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New PA, yippee! That changes everything. Establish a good relationship with this one. Let him/her know you are committed to making this successful, that you understand about the red/yellow/green zones and that you want to work to get to green. And pat yourself on the back for how well you've done. 68 pounds down is amazing. Go ahead and say it in the mirror: "I am amazing!" Really. And congrats on the exercise. That is definitely where it's at. Plus getting that appetite dimmed. You are on the right path. Let go of your past negative experience with the previous PA. That's all over. You stood up for yourself and you're getting what you want and need. Just like when you got the band -- you're choosing yourself and your healthy future. Way to go! And you know what? Onderland is in your sites.....it's all happening.

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