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I’ve been wandering around the wilderness of candy and DQ Blizzards…

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Then in Sept, I realized I was tired of not having lost any weight since May. I was tired of not being able to do what I said I wanted to. So, I started seeing the psychologist at my WLS clinic, actually my DH and I are going together.

And I got a much-needed fill on 1/2/2007(starting out the new year right!).

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I had re-gained 15 pounds while in denial and then starting to work things out. So much better then in the past, where I would re-gain everything I lost plus a few more pounds for reinforcements. I’m down 8 from my fill, and pants that were getting tight are fitting better already. So, my lesson is that the band is my safety net while I work on other things, and is there for me when I’m ready to get going again. Not bad!<O:p</O:p

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Thank you so much for posting this, Lisa!

I've been plateauing since August/September. Have only lost about 20# since being banded and can't seem to get my head straight. I'm very glad to hear that a) I'm not alone and b)You can start over!

Good luck!

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I'm so glad to see you back, Lisah! You have definitely been missed around here!

Hi Laurend - I see you are now our official Token Athiest #2!

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Lisah...

Great post...and so true!!! Hence the reason diets don't work and lapband does!!!

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I'm so happy that you are back on your journey..congrats and best of luck...maybe come join the New Years to Valentines Day challenge. (on the support page)

Rain

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