I've fallen off the Lapband wagon

[Heatherooni 0]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Heather and it's been a while since I've posted here. But I knew I had to come back and stay here because I've fallen off my Lapband wagon in regards to food and when I was doing my best this was one of the places I came often to get ideas. I'm not trying to make excuses from myself but since the excitement of the Lapband had worn off and my life as a housewife has gotten more busy I haven't been watching everything that goes into my mouth like I was. So I know I have to stand up, dust myself off ,and start fresh ASAP because I certainly don't want to gain my weight back. I've already gained a little of it back (15 pounds) and I've worked too hard over the last few years to lose the weight I've lost. so I don't want to sit back and let it come right back on. I would love to hear any advice I can get from anyone who has gone through this and get some tips of what worked for you.

Thanks ahead of time

Heather

[nu2ywg 4]

I don't have any advice since I'm way too new at this (only banded since January) but I just wanted to offer encouragement and say good for you! for coming back before things get out of control. I wish you all the best on your journey to refocus.

[Rsilversea 2]

It sounds to me like you've started the best way--by admitting that you fell off. Maybe try to remember what you did before you fell off would help you. I have to log all the food I eat or I overeat. Try to fit in exercise. I don't know how old your kids are but I try to "dance" with my 3 year old. He seems to enjoy that. When the weather is nice, I take him for a bike ride (my favorite activity). I keep the house cleared of all weaknesses for me (ie chocolate). I love dried fruit but because of their sugar content, I try to limit how often I get them. If you haven't seen your doctor in a while, make an appointment. You may need an adjustment. And he may be able to give you further advice. You already took the hardest step. Welcome back and good luck.

[Momto3redheads 18]

good for you! The hardest step is the one to get back on track - I am struggling with that as I got lax over the holidays and ate too many sweets and gained some weight and now I am frustrated and angry with myself...but all we can do is look forward and change our habits to get back on track. (sometimes MUCH easier said than done!) I am finding the more time I spend on here the more motivated I am - also if you have a local support group those are wonderful too! I have trouble making it to the one here in town as they are sat mornings and my kids have sports, but the ones I have been to were very helpful and motivating.

I am stuck as I cannot get another fill until I have $150 to spare to pay for it up front, which is the pits....so I kinda feel like I am in la la land waiting...and trying not to gain any more weight in the meantime! I feel like I had it "easy" the first year and a half as the weight pretty much fell off without too much effort on my part - and now it is time for the hard part, working at it!

Good luck and welcome back!!!

Kim

[AlienBandit 10]

Heather, I recently fell off the wagon as well.

For me when this happens I do a few things. If I need a fill I get one ( got one last week ) I also try to exercise more and reduce my carbs.

If I have trouble getting back into healthy eating I do the 5 day pouch test. It is easy for me to do the 5 day pouch test right after a fill because you should be doing a few days of liquids anyways.

This website is certainly a great place Happy weight loss