Don't be discouraged!!! Focus on your victories ...like reaching out to your lapband family and start taking things one day and one meal at a time. Just because you can ... no longer means that you should!! In the beginning you really need to make the best choices you can, at every meal, and eat (and eat and eat) your Protein. Eating protein in small amounts throughout the day will help bring you the success you are looking for. It does take lots of willpower I won't lie - but you will be AMAZED at how quickly it gets easier. I am on week 11 - not far past you - and I am finding it easier everyday Take steps to help you on your road - get rid of everything that is even slightly tempting; have every kind of protein in the house (cheese sticks are a life saver); eat and eat and eat... get rid of the thought of having to diet... just choose small amounts protein instead and remember to eat slowly; drink in between (even if you have to set an alarm); excercise even if it's walking. If you stick to those key principals you WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!! You will be successful because of YOU not the liquid they put in your band.
