Well I don't get on here unless I need to pour it out and that I need to do. I saw my sister-in-law that had a rny about a year ago this time. She is a stick figure. She looks so great. It just makes me so sad. I have had this thing for almost 18 months. And here I sit. If I had lost even 5 pounds a month I would be down by 90 lbs! I have lost 35 and that was done by this time last year. And basically nothing since then. I really feel that I eat so much less than I did. I do not drink or eat caffeine, carbonated drinks. I exercise like a trouper. And here I am with this stupid band in me that is doing nothing for me. I guess I just do not have the self discipline needed with it. I needed the rny but I was not obese enough to qualify. So here I sit. Pity Party I know but gee. I just want to sit and watch TV and do nothing when I have plenty to do. House is a mess... I just want to cry. I just want to understand and make some progress. I can see her in my mind. What a shocker. She was so much heavier than me. And here I am.... It does not make me want to do more, it makes me want to just crawl in bed and stay. Well I better go. This isn't helping those of you with lots of hope! Just quit looking now and go back to hopeville.

Have faith...it's ok to have your pity party for now. It's that time of year anyway. Reflection can sometimes make you cringe. Have you talked to your nutritionist? Have you tried writing everything down and looking over your diet? What about exercise? Are you doing something fun to keep you moving?

I know it's tough, but I know you can do this! I am sending some major love your way......

It takes time. You can try increasing your food intake from 3 meals to 6oz every 3-4 hours I am Post Op 2yrs in Feb and have lost quite a bit of weight. Mine was slow at first and I felt like I was starving all the time. So I increased my food intake I eat 6-8 Snacks a day and cheat once a week.. We are here to help you try various things and live life. 5Lbs was more than you every lost previously. The slower you loose the weight the longer it stays off as well as not looking like a sharpe puppy. LOL After my post op I moved to Vegas and now work for my after care Bariatric surgeon now. So It is all still a learning curve. Maintain your band adjustments, attend support groups and try different things to see what works for you.. Call on me at any time Best of Luck