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My Story

I had band surgery in Feb 2004 . I am planning a revision on August 4, 2010 

So where did I go wrong?     I wore the band too tight really limiting what I could tolerate, although I didn't think this at the time.
My goal at that time was to limit myself until I got the weight off then have an adjustment to be more comfortable.  I didn't learn how to eat correctly and I ultimately set myself up for failure.  I was going through a very stressful time in 2008.  I wasn't able to keep liquids down.  So we adjusted the band and had no restriction, all the saline was taken out.    All of a sudden I could eat everything again.  And I did.  I let the emotional/stress eating take over.  I didn't make enough time to take care of my own needs, I was taking care of everyone but me.  I avoided the office because I was so embarrassed to have gained the weight back.  I finally decided I had to do something.  This was not healthy and this is not where I want to be in my journey.

So here I am now, getting ready to have a revision.  I am ready to recommit and get back into a more positive state of mind.

I realize now that the group meetings are going to be crucial to my success and I am commiting to get to at least one meeting per month.  I am also committed to helping other patients not make the same mistakes I did.