This is a wonderful place to come for support. Please take the approach that this is a new journey. It is okay to start over again with a new attitude and focus. Go out and get yourself the foods that you should be eating. Also, get a journal to log everything from your protein intake, vitamins, and add exercise into your day. Start with a small walk and gradually increase. You can do it! Just recharge your attitude! I wish you the best. Keep us posted.

I thought my lapband was going to be my "savior" so to speak. Boy was I wrong! after the initial 13 lb loss, I didn't lose anymore. I had to join a gym and really exercise. I'm SO thankful that I've had to work so hard for this loss. Now, 8 months later, I've lost 50 lbs and gone from a 24w to a 16 misses. The band started me on my way, but hard work and a lifestyle change is the only way to do it. I'm half way there and plan on making it!!!!

Hi Marty!

I came across this site last week and it's so helpful. I find reading other people's blogs are inspiring and has taught me alot. Cheer Up! You're only human and if you lost the weight before....YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN!

Take Care,

Dana

There are many many wonderful people on this site to help, listen, support and provide experience. I personally could not have handled some of the things that came about as part of the banding process without the bloggers and forum participants. Learning that the LB is just one of the tools you need to get healthy and lose weight is a big lesson (no pun intended). Wrapping your head and heart around that will be one of the biggest steps you take.

Best of luck to you!

Awe Marty!! U GOT THIS!!!...now that you have this wonderful site for support your journey will be better than the first time around.No one ever said it was gong to be easy.Best of Luck and keep us posted.

Hi Marty, I agree with everyone else. You are human...we succeed, we fail and we get back up and try again! You will be successful again and this is a great forum to come to for support. The people here are non-judgemental, truthful and inspirational! Good luck as you renew your committment to this journey!!!

Yep, this site is the best. Keep plugged in, pick yourself up and dust yourself off. . . . and here we go!