Julie norton

Your life is gonna be what you make it. Do what kick starts you. Go to a dr. Pay for a series of exercise classes. Go a vegetarian cooking class. Whatever helps YOU. No one else can really make those decisions for you. Happy you have the band already. Recommit to it?? Best of luck Ps. Lots of us have veered off track Gotta get back on hopefully !

Good luck. Sounds good. Bread can be difficult for some bands. Soup works well for me a lot weather is changing????

I am wishing you good luck. It is a life long journey and sometimes we do better. Sometimes not. There is always time to begin again. This tool can work if we work it right. Let us know how you do

Good luck! Don't get down on yourself. Just begin a new journey. You deserve better health. Keep trying

Good luck! Don't get down on yourself. Just begin a new journey. You deserve better health. Keep trying

I find the hardest part is not eating much in the am a protein drink. 1/2a banana. Or maybe a protein bar. It is only after about 2-3 in the afternoon I am thinking about a dinner meal. Works well for me because I work out a couple days around 1-2 and can't work out full. But I am aware the consensus is eating well throughout the day is preferable Just can't eat early

I try to drink a protein drink. (Costco ) to get 30 grams in by noon. Often a protein bar. I happen to go online and order so I can get a decent protein to calorie ratio. Then later on the day for me a tuna /chicken/ yogurt/string cheese Hope you find what works for you. It is trying to get in 70 grams of protein a day. But worth it!!

I too tried pineapple juice with no luck. Seems when my band gets irritated it just takes 24 hours or so to stop rejecting everything. Sometimes it seems random. After close to 7 years I am fairly disciplined about water, protein, exercise etc. just once in a while. 1/2 a banana. Or a protein bar starts a chain reaction Anyone else have random bouts of food rejection?

I agree you need to work with your band. And realize this is a life long commitment I appreciate the band was available and worked for me. Apparently this is not the same for lots of people. I did regain a small amount after the first year however I am so happy to have my weight be low for menopause. I choose not to do hormones and will blame the slight gain on it! Happy and healthy. That's what I like!!

So thrilled to be on this site. Don't usually add much. But knowing I could join seasoned bandsters made me try more. Thank you. Looking forward to more happy years

I too am no friend of the scale. I will use one infrequently. But I know my clothing well and seem to always have great weekdays. Weekends are a little challenging. But all good

Wow. Amazing you have changed your life so much. Happy to see positive answers to this question. Lots of negativity. Don't want that. Happy for us!

Congrats on trying to find the right fill for your body. What a joy to not be so hungry all the time. It is one of my favorite things about being banded. And the point that the weight stays off. I could lose before. But keeping weight loss off was very difficult. Keep going!

Good luck with your journey phatcat. Hope there is an answer for you. How frustrating it must be. Don't give up. Be proud you are searching for satisfaction. Keep us posted

And very informative. Good luck. Ask away. We certainly have opinions!

Welcome. I find this spot to be comforting, funny

I'm sure I would. Ups and downs but happy with keeping weight off for 7 years. Didn't know it was possible before. Much happier!

It was a bittersweet time for us with the first at school It was so quiet! More time for the one at home at first. Then he went 100 miles away to college and it was really quiet. My hubby and I adapted. Less mess, -dishes- laundry -shopping but still I miss that time. Now one is getting married. Another new adventure. And yes. Our food addiction cannot fill the void. Somehow we all keep going. And not yo-yo dieting. Sooo happy about that

I have troubles with pasta. Geez and I'm Italian

You are normal. And this is your new lifestyle. It takes a bit to get used to new habits. Please think of your big picture. Where you will be 1-2-3 years from now. Relax and let the band work with your body. Best of luck

Funny room. You never know what topic will show. But it will probably be personal and funny. Keep it going !!

Good luck. This is not a straight line journey But it is better now. A little up and down. I'm better at my food most of the time. Try not to get mad at self when I eat poorly. Just gotta start again. Right???

I also take protein bars and drinks for flying. Once mine gets irritated if takes a day to calm down and that can mess with a vacation!!

I think it may be a female estrogen thing. Lots if us have experienced shorter tempers. I thought mine was menopause related. But not sure. Better now