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Elia

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  1. Even though I'm having this set back, I don't feel that the issue is with the band itself but human error... my original issue was because the band was too tight. I also take some responsibilty because I began to get too comfortable and started to ignore what my body was telling me and the signals from the band, "when you feel full, STOP eating!" follow the rules don't eat the stuff that your not supposed to - and that was my biggest mistake - luckily I didn't have a slip, but do to these things I had to get unfilled and the result is my current weight gain and now I have to work hard to get back where I was. But I know other ppl that have the band and eat like their stomachs are still normal sized and stuff their faces, not only do they gain or don't lose weight they can do real damage to themselves... Personally i think getting the band was the best dicision I ever made and I'm so greatful I made it. If your willing to follow the rules to the letter for the rest of your life and work hard at it then the results are phenominal - and i know I will be a size 4 again, just have to work hard at it and not slack off, like I did before.
  2. I had my surgery 5 years ago and it was very successful I was originally 250lbs and within the first 8 months went down to 135lbs which was no easy task, I spend 2 hours a day, 7 days a week at the gym. I managed to keep the weight off for some 4 years which was great I met my now husband everything was wonderful, I looked great and felt great for the first time in my life. About a year ago I had a near slip all the fluid was removed and luckily the band re-adjusted itself. Unfortunetly my new insurance does not cover the fills so returning to get fills has been once every 3-4 months, in the interm I have gained 40 lbs - Originally 1 small fill would be enough where I would eat small portions and not get hungry but now I've noticed that even after a fill I'm still able to eat just about anything even steak - I do cardio 45 mins a day 5-6 days a week and watch everything I eat sticking to only proteins and salads every day but still I'm gaining weight - I have an apoitment next Monday for another fill and the Dr. has said, they want to be conservative with the fills which I understand, that considering all the fluid was removed that I haven't gained too much weight but 40 lbs in 1 year is way to much in my book - I'm at my witts end, I do everything I'm supposed to do and the weight just doesn't come off it comes on. Has anyone experienced gaining weight back after having the surgery for 5 year or more? And now that my insurance doesn't cover anything I feel desperate what do I do???
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