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After a two year fight with my insurance company, I was banded in December, 2010 by Dr. Jeffery Hunter in Seattle WA. My pre-band weight was 305 lbs and 24 months post-op I was at 185 lbs. After a couple years, I became complacent about my food choices and ultimately gained about 20 Lbs, but I was still exercising and felt good.

In December, 2013, I was diagnosed with low grade prostate cancer, and I decided on sugery as treatment. Because of scar tissue from prior abdominal surgeries, my Dr. ordered a CT scan to determine if robotic surgery was possible.A couple days later, Dr. told me that my first priority was to remove my left kidney because of the large cancer mass on it.

Long story short, my band was deflated in January, 2014, left kidney was removed in March and my prostate removed in November. During that time, I have exercised as much as possible between surgeries, but still have gained over 40 lbs.

Now, I am cancer free and cleared to start the refill process, for which I am thankful, but I have forgotten all I knew about neutrition, portioning, liquids and etc. I really feel like I'm starting new and I would certainly welcome your input and advice.

Thanks...Dan.

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Dan, I would just like to say I'm glad you are better and I'm so glad you posted. It probably feels like you're starting all over, but you had great success with your band before, and you will again. My guess is that you would really benefit from a sit down session with the nutritionist. You'll walk away with notes and numbers and a solid plan.

So much of this battle is fought between our ears. Don't ever ever give up on yourself. You beat cancer !! You can do this!!!

Keep posting.

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