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:

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

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

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.