January 27

[ljv52 2]

Well, you just gotta get back to the original program and work it. Take time for YOU -- that's part of the problem -- you must make YOURSELF the important person - it's not being selfish -- it's being realistic. Try to remember how you felt before you were banded -- the reasons why you decided to get the lap band -- remember how you felt -- that might help you get back on track. Instead of thinking about what might have been, think about what WILL BE. I know you can do it -- I keep plugging away at it every day -and every day it's still a struggle - I have to exercise twice as long now to lose any weight -- otherwise I stay at a standstill - the more you lose the more you have to do to keep losing -- I firmly believe in keeping track of calories in and calories burned -- I use dailyplate.com -- but there is also sparkpeople and many other great websites out there to help you. How long has it been since you had a fill? I had one in Sept. and just got another one a week ago - I'm at 6.25 ccs in a 10 cc band - as I mentioned above, I was at my sweet spot from Sept. until Jan. -- then I needed another fill after I lost about 8 to 10 pounds -- as we lose the fat around the belly, we need fills. How about going to a support group meeting? Maybe you would benefit from going to that. We must remember, the band is just a tool, and we need to work the tool in order to get the weight off and keep it off. Please check back and let us know how you are doing. Anyone else out there struggling? I feel so much better and have so much more energy than I did a year ago. Keep in touch, we can help each other - we understand each other better than we know. Linda

Edited January 11, 2010 by ljv52

[ms.kelley-rn 0]

Well hello gang,

We've reached our 1yr bandiversary! I know it's been tough and quite frustrating...at least it has for me, but I wouldn't change a thing. I did hit a plateau for a few months but now I'm back on track. I had to go back to the basics. I continue to workout 4-5 days a week but I have to remember that eating right has to go along with that. Some coworkers and I have joined an online community called Live Healthy and we are basically doing a 100 day challenge against other groups. It's very motivating and I think that has helped get me back on track. I'm still loving my band and I've realized it really is just a tool to help get to my goal. It won't do the work for me. I haven't had a fill for about 6 months because I was at my sweet spot but I'm thinking I might need to have a slight adjustment to help me along. I will post pics eventually. Would love to see pics of you all as well. Hope everyone is doing great. Hang in there! And Happy Bandiversary!!

[ljv52 2]

Hi anyone out there? Would love to hear how everyone is doing -- a friend of mine is attending her 3 year anniversary party this weekend so it made me think of our little group. They were banded July 07 and they are still posting and keeping in touch -- makes me sad we don't. If any of you are still out there would love to hear from you.

Linda