The lap band mind game!

[givempills 0]

Greetings! i have been putting this off for some time and need some help. First, my story. I started pre-op dieting on 8/1, and had my surgery on 8/27. I was 311 on 8/1, 295 on 8/27, 272 for my first fill on 11/03. I have seen 262 on my home scale, but I am lingering at about 265.

So, obviously, I'm thrilled about my numbers, if you will, but again, they're just numbers. My weight loss is not consistent, but i must say that i am partially satisfied with my results.

I am realizing how much work this is! If I dont go to the gym, or exercise on my hamster wheel (treadmill) in my home, the scale doesnt move. If I make some poor food choices, the scale doesnt move.

So I guess I'm asking you all: Do you become complacent in your weight loss? I feel like I take breaks from it. I often say to myself, "i lost a lot of weight already, I can try that." Is this always a bad idea? I think what i have done is drasticallychanged the way I eat, more importantly, the portion size. I enjoy eating things that i never would consider before, because I knew I couldnt stop. I guess I can say that i just dont think I'm doing enough, and everyone is always talking about it with me, so i feel like if I'm not making constant progress, I'm failing.

Are plateaus normal?

thanks for your help.

[2Flyguys 13]

Do you become complacent in your weight loss? I feel like I take breaks from it...i personally feel like i was on a break for a really long time...and my break is over...i don't think treating urself every now and then is a bad thing....but i don't know about taking breaks from exercising this early in the game...i'm over a year out...and still don't take breaks...i'm not saying to make urself misreable...but the time is now...move 4-ward constantly...don't go back and don't stop...

[happy2lose 0]

I totally agree with 2flyguys about keeping the exercise going but I myself have taken a couple of short breaks that last a couple of days. What we really need to do is make a lifestyle change and I feel that daily exercise is a very necessary component to losing this weight and keeping it off.

I find that I do still have days when I am lazy. On these days I push myself past it when I am able but if I have a headache or feel tired I do tend to procrastinate some but I do always return to daily exercise after a short break.

My weight loss is very inconsistent. I can go weeks at the same weight then suddenly realize a 5 pound loss. It is so weird how our bodies take time to adjust.

I love your term for the treadmill (hamster wheel). This is so cute. I could not do a treadmill. My attention span is much too short.

[JoJo1 0]

This whole experience is about changing our life. That means changing everything. I allow myself one bite when I think I deserve a treat, but it is usually something silly like a whole grain cracker. I was totally ready to make this change and I plan to keep doing it. I am so happy that the band is helping me do it. I went through a little plateau when I needed a fill, but I realized later that I let myself get off track. I didn't need to do it at all, and now I hope I can keep doing the one cup or one and a half cup portion even after the restriction lets up. You can do it I know you can, you just need to change the mind set that we all well know is what caused us to be here in the first place. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.:bored:

[txspatter 0]

I did something similkar. I've been plat'd for many weeks. However, I had health issues which were instantly resolved, so I'm patient now for the rest of it. Normal b/p (110/60), normal blood sugar and more. I have my life back and so pleased. But, you're correct..doesn';t seem to matter if I count cals, exercise or not...still hung. My surgery was March 12, 09..by first fill I had lost 41 pnds...to date, now...48...so, here's a friend in the same boat! If you'd care to 'buddy up'...let me know and I'll share my email with ya.