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Okay I am ready to have a fit.I have very little resriction and I don't think I will ever lose this blankedy blankedy fat a--. Ok so that is where I am I am filled at 2.6 and can pretty much eat what I want what do I do? Help!

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Dr. Spegiel

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Ginny: Have you thought about asking the doc to check to make sure the fill is still intact? IT almost sounds as if the liquid leaked out somehow. That would explain being able to eat more. Just a suggestion though I would ask him to try to take out the fill and see how much of it he gets back out.

One other suggestion then I will shut up. LOL!! Just because you can eat more doesn't necessarily mean you should. I have to remind myself that because I don't get that "golfball" feeling first doesn't mean I can't just stop eating when I feel full. That feeling of "fullness" is completely different than the "golfball" feeling. So I tend to listen more to the Fullness meter now.

It is all a matter of being more intune with your body.

Hope this helps and you take the information as a loving caring banded sister meant it.

HUGS!!

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Thanks for the input I know that I am my worst enemy I keep thinking that I still have to diet which defeats tthe whole purpose for me. Anyway i gues there is never an easy way out.

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4/19/03 2.6cc

Dr. Spegiel

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Al Roker had the RNY surgery not the Band. But yes I do agree with you on the premise.

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The band "aide" is just that, pre-banding you don't have the help, post...you do. It helps stop over eating. Less food equals weight loss, weight loss sparks increased self esteem, that means more self interest, more self interest means more desire to do good things for ones self (for a change), which increases energy. An increase in energy, means an increase in your activity, whether it's general exercise, or just increased playfulness... you'll move more...more movement equals weight loss... it's a cycle of sorts. For me the band is a perpetuator of motion in all the right directions.

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Ginny I agree with Penni go see your doc and make sure your 2.6 is still there.

The band is a tool, it does not make the food choices for us..we have to do some of the work ourselves. It is not a magic wand. It does help trememdously once you get good restriction I can tell you that. I'm at 2cc's an amd losing 2-3 lbs a week with minimal effort. Do not wait around if you are not losing for 3 weeks in a row, call your doctor find out what is going on. If you are following the rulles for a fill and you still are not losing then get a fill. check out this link it is on adjustments

http://lapbandtransformation.com/Adjustments.htm

Ok Ginny come on girlfriend you can do this! I will help you, call me anytimee when you are feeling like you are struggling..hey if it helps I will even start a challenge with you like Penni and Lisa did ...challenges help me becasue they keep me honest and accountable other then to just myself. Seriously call your Dr. tell him what is going on..does he do his under fluoro? Good Luck to you..hang in there Ginny

Love You

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Hi Jack,

I had your exact fears about the band not working on me. I KNEW I was going to be the one who did not lose weight. Well low and behold 5 months later, I was definitely wrong. I can still over-eat, eat the wrong foods, etc, but the quantity isn't the same. The band IS a tool and a pretty effective one if you follow the rules most of the time. My biggest tips- drink enough Water during the day and chew well enough at meals.

Ginny you've done great but you do need to have the fill checked. Keep us posted, Teresa

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Thanks you guys I Love yall and I am going to the Dr. on Monday thanks i will let you know what he says.

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