Shellybssa

Failure? Plz I have you beat and I'm not proud. Banded 10/04 and 5/09 I am 6 lbs under where I started w/2 fills ever! Wow...can I actually start over???

Some of us are not bitching. We have not been as successful...do we just give up? Or can we start over? I'm happy for you....very. I've felt a loss of 25 and w/out fills and maintenance have gained most back. Do I give up? Or can I start over? Mind over matter. Takes some of us longer to "get it" and shouldn't blame anyone else. But I didn't come here to "bitch" or "moan" afterall I choose to put the food in my mouth and sit in my car 2.5 hours a day (commute to work) and another 8 hours on my butt (at my desk answering the phone).... do I quit or can I start over? Banded in 04.....2 fills in 5 years....15 lbs lost. 215/200 What to do? What to do?

I just wanted to say "hello." My name is Shelly and I am from California. I have been banded for about 2.5 years and have only had 2 fills. I am trying to get back on the horse and make myself a priority! I just signed up and thought this may be a great way to help me stay motivated and focused! Any thoughts?? Have a Good Day! Shell

Thank you for the welcome. As far as the ???'s regarding counting calories etc...no...I haven't counted much of anything. Actually - I have not had a fill in over a year and a half. Toooo long. Basically, I have just decided to start over and make myself a priority. I have three kids and the best husband in the world - a great job, we have finally moved back "home" near the beach - and it is just time. Yesterday after finding this site I found and made an appointment for my first fill in forever...in Santa Barbara on May 4th. I am getting ready! Thanks for the encouragement!! Shell

It is 9:02 and I have had one cup of coffee. I am deciding whether or not I am going to eat. One bowl of cereal or take a pill or a liquid shake. I love food and I need to learn how to eat food that matters. My throat is sore. I weight 212 pounds. Last night Steve said he wanted me to get checked and was happy that I found a DR in SB. He is the best husband. But what kind of wife am I if I can't attempt to get to my old self? I would have a hard time if I wasn't attracted to him - He must have a hard time if he is not attracted to me...it works both ways and I need to remember this. I know he won't say it but I am sure he thinks it. So here is to the first day of starting over. 215/212/155

:puke: It is 9:02 and I have had one cup of coffee. I am deciding whether or not I am going to eat. One bowl of cereal or take a pill or a liquid shake. I love food and I need to learn how to eat food that matters. My throat is sore. I weight 212 pounds. Last night Steve said he wanted me to get checked and was happy that I found a DR in SB. He is the best husband. But what kind of wife am I if I can't attempt to get to my old self? I would have a hard time if I wasn't attracted to him - He must have a hard time if he is not attracted to me...it works both ways and I need to remember this. I know he won't say it but I am sure he thinks it. So here is to the first day of starting over. 215/212/155

Do I qualify? How about a pound a Year? Banded 10/04 215/213/155 Seriously....I found this site today and the information is fabulous. I am making myself a priority....I think I need more help with that than anything!! So.....am I a slow loser?