Fakegrandmother

Do you attend a support group? I go at least 2x a month and weekly when I am struggling. Even though the topics are not always just what I need or some of the people get on my nerves, it keeps me focused on this journey and what I need to do. You said FT Worth.....FW Lapband has weekly support groups on Tuesday at 6:00. Also Medical Plaza Hospital in FW has monthly groups....chck website. There is much support available to you if you just reach out. Good luck!

I have a pair of jeans I try on once a week...Saturday morning. They are my benchmark to how I am doing on this journey.

I have to have something HOT a few minutes before I eat.....hot tea or even better hot water with lemon and a touch of honey. Seems to clear everything out and decreases likelihood of getting stuck . Everyone has to figure out what works with their body. I feel like it is all trial and error. Good luck.

I am interested. Live near I-20 in Arlington.

Have been reading these boards for 4 months since I was banded. When I run into other patients banded the same day as me they talk about 50 lb losses. I am at only 14 pounds. 14 yep that is what I said....in 4months. I am examining everything I eat ( usually around 1100 calories daily with a slip a couple of times a month). I have walked or completed 30+ minutes on treadmill or elliptical 5X weekly. I feel like the Dr and my friends judge me and do not believe that I am actually making an effort here. Have only had 2 fills due to problems with hernia repair. Am I the only one who is seeing no results. I am in tears every time I stand on the dr scaleband see only a 2 lb weight loss for entire month. So discouraged.

Thanks everyone. I made appointment today to visit the nutritionist during my regular follow up next week. Hoping she can analyze my food log. Also supposed to have a fill. I It is great to have a place to vent with people who understand.