Need some motivation

[DWO319 0]

I was banded 12/16/09. I have lost 40 lbs so far, but have been at a stand still for last 6 weeks or so. First week of Feb I had to have foot surgery on my right foot due to infection, was hospitalized for 2 weeks. I lost 11 lbs those 2 weeks, but 6 or so came back on quickly once out of the hospital. I was on crutches for 2 weeks, then I fractured my left foot. Now I have a full cast on left foot, and will be in a wheelchair for 6-8 weeks! I am scared that I will start gaining weight due to lack of exercise now. I was looking forward to getting this weight off, now I'm stuck, unmotivated, and don't feel like doing anything. My luck sucks! Sorry, geuss I just needed to vent.

[jensmallwood 0]

I'm so sorry to hear of your bad luck!

[mommymya 1]

I was banded 12/16/09. I have lost 40 lbs so far, but have been at a stand still for last 6 weeks or so. First week of Feb I had to have foot surgery on my right foot due to infection, was hospitalized for 2 weeks. I lost 11 lbs those 2 weeks, but 6 or so came back on quickly once out of the hospital. I was on crutches for 2 weeks, then I fractured my left foot. Now I have a full cast on left foot, and will be in a wheelchair for 6-8 weeks! I am scared that I will start gaining weight due to lack of exercise now. I was looking forward to getting this weight off, now I'm stuck, unmotivated, and don't feel like doing anything. My luck sucks! Sorry, geuss I just needed to vent.

Oh man! That is some bad luck, lol! keep your chin up. You can so some upper body exercise if you are worried about it. But really, just continue to make good food choices, and get al your Protein and I think you will do fine. The protein will help you heal faster too! It does suck for it to be finallly turning to good weather and be all cooped up. I can understand the frustration.

As far as teh 11 lb loss and then a regain....chalk that all up to the wierd I.V fluids and such you probably received.

I hope you feel better! Keep posting if you are stir crazy. it seems that there are many on here willing to lend an ear and give great advice!

[amylovescookies 8]

40 pounds since December that is totally awesome. Imagine this- I had massive issues with my port placement and it hurt to move at all. I put up with this issue for almost two years. I am totally stupid, but I was afraid the doctor would remove my band.

Ahem...the short of it was because of the pain I was unable to move. By the end- walking to the kitchen made me cry. However despite of my lack of ability to move about I was able to lose 80 pounds. I now exercise, and I am thankful I bucked up and faced my fear, and got another surgery.

We are all going to have set backs, but we are the lucky ones, we have a lapband, and that should keep us from eating the whole house...right?

You have shown that you can do this. Keep going.