jdessel

Ok guys I need a pick me up bad!!! I have been banded since April 28th and have lost 32 pounds. Although that may sound great I know I could do so much better if I exercised. I just do not have the motivation to do it alone. My fiance and family and friends have all said that they will support me, but I guess that means as long as they do not have to do anything to help. I really feel alone, and defeated right now. I need encouragement from some where and I guess that is what I am asking all of yall to do. My wedding will be in 8 months, haven't lost nearly the amount of weight I wanted to, my fiance could care less if I was skinny or obeses, and I am just going nuts. Any advice? Most say you just have to fight and bite the bullet make yourself exercise. How do I know where to start, when to start, how much to do each day? I can not afford a gym membership or trainer anymore, after the last attempts, and not that I had to pay for the surgery all on my own I am not in that kind of position. Thanks so much for all the advice in advance. You all are doing so great!!! I envy you all. jdessel

hey guys sorry I have slipped off the track for awhile. My new weight is 297. Down 32 pounds so far. Really need to push myself to exercise. I am going to have to get on the ball and just start going on my own. Stop waiting for others to join, that is how I got lazy in the first place. Glad to see everyone is doing so well. A true inspiration April Avengers are!!!!!

OK I so know how you feel. It is upsetting to fluctuate on the scale. I have to give you GREAT props for going this long without a fill and what an accomplishment!!!!!! It sounds to me that you are about ready for a fill, no shame in that. Also as for the depression, I can completely understand that. I went psycho all of a sudden, one minute I was crying and the next I was laughing, then I was crying about me laughing. Don't know where that was coming from, but it went away. Basically, what I am trying to say is keep up the great work and know that you have a great support system that knows what you are going through and would love to listen to you.:biggrin:

i am from the sugarland area. have you find any more replies for this? Maybe we can set up our own support group meeting? Just a thought

Ok yall I need some guidance here. I was banded on 4-22-08 and have only lost 13 pounds so far. what in the world am i doing wrong? I read such a success from everyone. I just got my second fill yesterday and am not at 4CC. still get hungry and am really discouraged at this point. any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!! JD

hey all! I was banded on 4/22/08 and got my first fill today. I am really nervous. I am still kinda hungry, maybe it is due to the stress of me moving this weekend. I have lost 15 pounds since and they now say to expect 1.5 pounds a week. Going back in two weeks for another adjustment if needed, which I think will have to happen with the shockingly strong amount of hunger.