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I lost 130 lbs from 365, It's been a great year, but lately I've gone back to the old habits : ( what I'm asking is how do you rekindle the original "I'm gonna do this" attitude? Any suggestions?

I wish all the best. It's definitely a struggle.

My wife has had the same problems as the one you are having. She suggests maybe an upper G.I. to make sure your band has not 'prolapsed'. I have the band as well, and we both feel your struggle. This is a long and hard struggle if not a flatout fight for your life. There are certain things I HAD to cut from my daily rituals too, coffee-sugar-spicy food-beer, actually anything carbonated. Just a suggestion: cut out those things and let your stomach heal itself and slowly introduce more solid foods to re-introduce your body to the change its been through. It sounds like you are inflamed and should be taking prevacid or Prilosec to counter the acid being created, and go easy on the high acid foods, such as tomatoes or peppers, etc. I hope you read this and it helps. We feel for you and hope things turn around. Neither of us are doctors, but we both have years of experience and are closely connected to many with similar situations (some happy endings, some not) God be with you and bless you

Congrats on your milestone!!!! I am happy for you. I'm going through changes and rolling with the punches too. I hope my family and friends can too. I have ups and downs, but to see someone else in my shoes too is comforting. I have lost 100 lbs in 6mos and facing friends and family lately was harder than losing the weight. I never prepared for the mental part of it all. I'm glad you shared your post, if just to help me realize why I did this to begin with. Good luck in the future, wish you well.

Focus on the good and overcome the bad. Dont get frustrated, and definately dont give up. Be positive and seeking help IS the first step. I have kept a diary for three months now and it helps. I was 'no angel' by any means but, I've fallen and gotten back up to lose some more. Talk to a Dr. for sure..but pat yourself on the back and find the strength to become the person you know you should be. This is a life change, for the better.