Soonielove 2 Posted October 3, 2012 hello everybody I am a newbie to this site I got my lap band on in August 08 I've been doing really well for the first 2 years now everything has fallen down hill I've gained 30 pounds that never reached my gold I feel like I'm abusing my band haven't seen my doctor and over again I'm just really stressed basically I'm ready to start over again and I'm here for support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starting Over! 31 Posted October 3, 2012 Remind yourself all you have done to get this band! Do not waste any more time make an appointment with Your surgeon and Start Over! It is OK this time you can be successful..... Start changing one thing at a time write down everything you Put in your mouth and show your journal to your weight loss professionals They can help you get back on the right road. Good luck! 1 fericito reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fericito 138 Posted October 3, 2012 The nice thing is you already have the band. Just start now doing the things you didn't do before, like going to see your dr. I am going to support groups that are sometimes dumb but still help keep me on track so look for something like that... just because you didn't get there before doesn't mean you can't get there now. You can. Start tracking calories, start eating again like you're banded (1 cup of food, not drinking at meals, etc.) and so on. You can do this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soonielove 2 Posted October 3, 2012 thank you all for the words of encouragement I'm going to make my doctor's appointment tomorrow and start this journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel32 19 Posted October 3, 2012 Please do it! I got banded back on 02/2008, got one fill and then never again went back to see my doctor. I lost 70 pounds, but never reach my goal weight. Two months ago, I got tired of being fat (I gained about 40 pounds). I made an appointment with my doctor to get the fiill, unfotunately my band slipped, so I went through pretty much the entire process again (surgery) to fixed it. But, I'm so happy!!! I know that this time around, I'll do it better. I am more mature, I know what didn't work last time, I know more about nutritions and healthy food choices. I am ready to do this, and you're too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites