Allison M

Hi all, I have been a lurker here for a few months, and finally decided to join in. I had surgery in May 2003 and have really slacked off for the last year or so. I have decided to start over and join the "band wagon" again. I struggle with head hunger and am really looking to have some supportive friends on here so I can be held accountable. Being single and living alone, you really have no one to police you . Any tips, ideas, and/or thoughts are greatly appreciated.

As I read your story, I began to think to myself.....oh my god somebody is writing the story of my lap-band life. I too have cheated myself completely since I got the band in May 2003. As I am coming up on my 4 year anniversary, it is sad and sickening to think that I am in the same position now as I was then. I really want to get back on track, I really do. I feel like I need a swift kick in the ass on an almost daily basis. Like others have said, I feel like if I had to be held accountable, then I would stick to the right behaviors to make this band work. I have got to come to terms that the past is the past and I just need to move on from here and start my new band life. My major problem is mental because I know I can cheat the band. I have to get over that and its not going to be easy because I have been doing it for almost 4 years now. I am 100% committed to utilizing this band in the way it was intended . I try not to let too many others in on my band because I don't want them asking questions. Well all that boils down to is the fact that I am ashamed that I have completely sabotaged my success with this wonderful tool. I really need help with foods to eat that are going to be the best for success with the band. I really don't like to cook all that often, so any shortcut recipes or prepared options are usually best for me. Any advice/comments/motivations are greatly welcomed!!