I was banded Jan. 2007..... I lost 120lbs, but I have gained 10 lbs back! I think that the stress of this year has gotten to me...In October 2008 my husband got laid off, 3 weeks later I got laid off, we had to uproot our family,to have to share a home with family, changing my kids school in the middle of the school year, & look for work... to no avail...THEN my husbands mother died suddenly in April 09...now begins the REAL TRIAL... Hubby & I fighting all the time,& the workouts ceased,& I found out that I have fibromyalgia,which explained the EXAHUSTION, which led to more snacking...UGH! the hubs FINALLY got a job, then got laid off again 5 weeks later! talk about STRESS!!!! I have been caring for my hubs grandparents since their dtr died, but it has become overwhelming... I let them know that they need to find someone else...I went for a fill a few months ago, but it hasnt helped much... I think it has become a mental thing now.. I need to get my diet back on track,rethink HOW I eat (chewing, slowing down, etc.) & get my butt back to the gym...I need to REFOCUS ON MYSELF!!! if there is anyone that is willing to be my buddy please contact me! (preferably a woman, since the hubs is so insecure rt now....)

I think I just need the reminders....:cool:

I was banded Jan. 2007..... I lost 120lbs, but I have gained 10 lbs back! I think that the stress of this year has gotten to me...In October 2008 my husband got laid off, 3 weeks later I got laid off, we had to uproot our family,to have to share a home with family, changing my kids school in the middle of the school year, & look for work... to no avail...THEN my husbands mother died suddenly in April 09...now begins the REAL TRIAL... Hubby & I fighting all the time,& the workouts ceased,& I found out that I have fibromyalgia,which explained the EXAHUSTION, which led to more snacking...UGH! the hubs FINALLY got a job, then got laid off again 5 weeks later! talk about STRESS!!!! I have been caring for my hubs grandparents since their dtr died, but it has become overwhelming... I let them know that they need to find someone else...I went for a fill a few months ago, but it hasnt helped much... I think it has become a mental thing now.. I need to get my diet back on track,rethink HOW I eat (chewing, slowing down, etc.) & get my butt back to the gym...I need to REFOCUS ON MYSELF!!! if there is anyone that is willing to be my buddy please contact me! (preferably a woman, since the hubs is so insecure rt now....)

I think I just need the reminders....:cool:

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