My story

[redrum602 2]

Yes - I am too a slow loser. However, I understand why I am a slow loser. And until I decide to put more work into loosing, I will continue to be a slow loser and I am okay with that.

I got my lapband on August 2007 with 3 other friends of mine. A few months after getting the surgery I moved 1/2 way across the country. I know 2 of my 3 friends have lost alot, and fast. I do not know exactly what they have done different than me, but I know our journey's have been different. I am okay with all of this and I am sooo happy for them.

For me, I am happy. I am happy #1 because I am at a comfortable weight. I am down about 70 pounds since last year (20 pre-op with Jenny Craig). I love that I can do pretty much whatever I want and I don't have to be inhibited by my weight. I am also happy because I am in a new place. I don't have my friends near me to constantly compare myself too. Also, I don't have people around me that know what I looked like before -- I don't enjoy the praise - the pointing out, that 'oh my gosh you look so good' - I know it sounds weird, but it makes me feel like there was something wrong with me before, but now I'm better, I'm acceptable by others. I know it may sound weird, but that is how I feel.

I am also happy because I feel great. And I know, that because I eat around my band, I am not loosing consistently. That is causing my calorie intake to be higher than it should, so my weight is not coming off. Also, I am not exercising much, and I need to get back into that - for at least the stress release.

So, I guess what I am saying is that I am extremely happy that I have my band. It is MY tool. I can choose to work and it will help me. I can choose to not work at it, and it will STILL help me by helping me maintain. I plan on continuing to enjoy my new life, and when I decide I want to keep losing, I will put in the effort.

Good luck to all of you! :ohmy:

Edited June 22, 2008 by redrum602

[FighterGirl 1]

It is awesome to see you so positive!! Exercise is difficult, especially for hose who are busy, but every little bit of movement helps. Just 30 minutes a day.