I was banded in October 09. I was so motivated and doing well and then..... I don't know what happened. I CAN NOT stop grazing. All day I am in the fridge and cabinet picking and picking. Each day I try to start over. I was tracking my food for 2 weeks and that was really helping. I even stayed off the scale. At the end of the 2 weeks I was UP almost 3 pounds. That really set me off and boy, did I show that scale. I started an eating spree that I am still trying to come out of. I also have not been exercising. I will be getting a fill this Thursday, but am dreading going into doc's office. I think I need more structure than eat 60 grams of Protein and 15 grams of Fiber...

Any advice or words of encouragement is appreciated......

I did this for my health and also quit smoking in the preparation for the surgery and am so proud of that. I need to find my motivation....and it is NOT in the fridge...LOL

Hi Tracy,

I have not had the band yet but I have been an active gym person for almost a year now. I stopped smoking at he same time that I stopped smoking. But anyway for the last two weeks I have not been able to go to the gym due to some problems with my hips and BOY!! I can tell the difference in my eating habits. I know I need to get back to the gym and regardless of the hip pain I am going back Monday. I have been doing the same as you and that is GRAZING. I think that being active and exercising releases those "feel good" hormones that help us stay on track.

I wish you all the luck in the world. Let us know how everything works out.

Give yourself a Break!!!! We can gain 3 pounds in water weight in one day.... The great news is you stoped smoking that is wonderful and the truth is the first six months are the hardest. Your body is still going through withdrawl, try to do anything you can to stop grazing but dont beat yourself up. You should be so proud of yourself, try to hang tight until you get your fill. You are adding healthy years onto your life think about that, none of us are perfect and that is why I love the support we get here. We are all in the same boat just fighting different battles each day. Take one day at a time and try to keep yourself busy so that your not bored,,, go to the gym. I started doing a couch to 5K that I printed off the internet and it really keeps me motivated to go to the gym.. Good Luck and just take it minute by minute.

Tracy, hang in there, you have done wonderfully and a small deviation will not ruin you for life. We all probably go through these periods and you will come out the other side. Taking it into the fresh air at 3 pounds is so much better than to wait for 30 to creep up before asking for help. I hope your fill will help but you are a strong woman to have stopped smoking and began this journey at the same time. You will pull out of it, keep posting.

Mimi

Thanks Guys. Each meal is a chance to get it right. I had my Kashi and skim milk for breakfast and am deciding on lunch. So far so good today.

Hang in there-- I have gained and lost the same 2# for the past 3 weeks.. I am frustrated .. My biggest problem is lack of exercise. I did FINALLY start a Water walking program AGAIN. Our weather has been soooo rainy, snowy & crappy, they my mobility was the pits.. I was using the stupid walker AGAIN!!!! As I sit here typing I am nursing a Protein shake (and drooling at the smell of my grandsons pancakes.)

Thanks Guys. Each meal is a chance to get it right. I had my Kashi and skim milk for breakfast and am deciding on lunch. So far so good today.

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Tracey -

Its 3 pounds and a learning experience - cut yourself some slack.

I know that when I kept a journal early on, I forgot an important step - to go back and see if you can see patterns develop.

I know for me on days that I eat a less Protein rich breakfast - I tend to pick more during the day. Check you journal for patterns.

I tend to graze if I'm bored. Looks like you are in NY and are probably snowed in most of the time like I am here in Michigan. I seriously think that part of our need to graze this time of year comes from our bodies needing to store fuel from millions of years of evolving. I think the best advise I can give you is to stay busy. When my hands are busy doing something (if I can't exercise) then my head starts to think of food. I think once the weather improves you will find your motivation again. Hang tight and don't be too hard on yourself. You recognize your habits and that's the first step to changing them. Best of luck! Lisa