Robin Smith

Thanks for the kind words, Alexandra! I'll try to keep my chin up...all I think about is food...gotta get a hobby or join Curves...it's not easy anymore.

:help:I was banded at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ on April 12, 2006. My Dr. was Vadim Gritsus, who works out of Chilton Memorial and Valley Hospital. Of course, I lost the most weight right after surgery 'cause I existed on liquids for 30 days! Got first banding May 26, 2006 - 3 cc's....did nothing to curb my appetite, but I DID eat the correct foods, and 'cause it was summer, got a lot of swimming in. My second banding was July 21, 2006...this time I vomited alot...had to learn a whole new way of eating! I started at 315lbs...I've lost a total of 40 lbs...and that's where my problem begins...there's something about reaching a 40 lb lose that sabatoges me....I'm eating all the wrong foods, small portions, but starting to incorporate candy and ice cream and pizza, etc...and not exercising!! All I want to do is sleep :notagree ,,,,guess it was too easy during the summer...i don't know how to get back on track. Any one else go through this slump?? I'm very discouraged, and am afraid I'll start gaining back weight. any ideas or suggestions?