Looking for a mentor and an internet LB buddy =)

[kab1278 3]

Hi there! My name is Kelley, and I was banded 8/24/10. I made the decision to be banded for myself because it was time to put me first in my life.

I also suffer from Depression, which my surgeon knows, and have been going through a tough time getting help from my support group (family, friends, doctor). So I decided to come to the best place to find someone to nudge me once in awhile...The LapBandTalk site!

I am struggling with motivation to exercise, and head hunger...both of which have gotten worse since I got the band. I think it is the constant considerations and thoughts about the band that are doing it.

I am 31 and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 5 years, although we dated for 9 years before that. :huggie:

I am a house wife hoping for children in the next year or so in order to take full advantage of the Band.

I started off at 245 pounds, 5'6", and hope to lose around 100 pounds. I have lost 30 and hope to pick it up a notch as I get my butt in gear!

I bleed Blue & Gold as I am from the great state of West Virginia, and I cannot wait for Spring so I can go walking in the woods again.

Thanks for your help and consideration!!!

Be blessed!

Kelley

[Banded Bob 1]

Hi Kelley,

Congratulations on your weight loss so far and putting yourself first. Motivation is something a lot of us struggle with. I have made a thousand excuses to not exercise. Tired, too busy the list goes on and on. head hunger is another demon. I find myself in the kitchen when I'm not hungry. I was at a support group seminar and the speaker talked on food addiction. I didn't believe him then but have come to realize he was spot on. food is where I seek my solace. I think the key is to find something to take the place of food. A hobby or something to keep yourself occupied. Also get greedy for the compliments. I can remember how good it felt to hear how great I looked or how thin. And how disappointing it was when it became "are you still losing weight?" or when the compliments stopped altogether. You are on the road to becoming a new you. Don't let anything or anyone stand in your way or hold you back. Good luck in having a child. Your life will be forever changed as there is nothing like it. Love will have a new meaning afterward.

Take care,

Bob