NikkiClem

You bet. I've been in therapy for over a year now because of unhappiness as I got smaller and smaller. Turns out there were many underlying issues...isn't there always? But even my bariatric surgeon felt this was a good thing for me as I am nothing like I was 150 lbs. ago. The weight loss is the outward change but the other changes in my life are just as radical.
Don't wait till you wind up with a serious drinking issue because you haven't explored the other issues the weight loss has brought to the surface.
Good luck and remember that you are not the only one dealing with these feelings. There are more than just the two of us for sure.

I'm not really sure what is going on with me right now. As long as I can remember, I've wanted to be skinny, and now I am. I think I used food as a crutch before when things got rough. Now, I'm starting to drink every day. I sometimes feel like my husband is uncomfortable with how attractive others find me. Everything just feels off right now :/. My one year bandiversary was Oct 1st of this year, so I'm new to being a veteran. I'm just wondering if others have struggled with these same issues.

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I am feeling wonderful and I am so happy I decided to get my lap band. I was 215 lbs when I started this journey and a size 18/20. At my last doc appt, I weighed 178 , and I'm down to a size 14, and even those jeans are getting baggy!! I remember being so scared that this wouldn't work for me, so I would get on here and find comfort while reading others success stories. I know it's only been a few months for me, so here's hoping this is the beginning of my success story!!

I just got my first fill of 3cc and I still don't think I have restriction I get hungry so fast I mean I'm still eating soft food hopefully when I start eating more dense food ill feel full but is this normal?

I will let you know, Nikki tomorrow evening how my first filling went. Everybody says that it is a piece of cake. I am not afraid of the injection, I am more afraid of the swallow test afterward

The biggest thing you're doing "wrong" is avoiding your doctor out of embarrassment. He's paid to help you, not just be an overpriced cheerleader when you're doing well. It's when you're struggling that you need him the most. There is nothing to be embarrassed about- you're human and we all need help sometimes.
As far as losing 40 pounds by December, I personally think you need more realistic goals so you're not setting yourself up for failure. December is only 9 weeks away. The average weight loss with the band is 1-2 pounds per week. To be realistic, a good goal is more like 9-18 pounds lost by December.
As far as exercise, you don't need a gym membership to exercise. There are a ton of free exercise videos on YouTube. You can do plenty of things right at home or outside. I lost all the weight I have so far with only walking 2 miles a day- and walking is free.
Weight loss really comes down to simple math. When you burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. Tracking your calories is the easiest way to assure that happens. I would definitely start tracking calories if I were you.
Make an appointment with your doctor. Best wishes.

First time on the threads, getting banded tomorrow morning...can't wait

My surgery is set for 10/1