Hey all-- I haven't been on or posted for a really long time. I fell off the band track, wasn't losing, wasn't working out and generally was embarrassed that I hadn't lost more etc.

I came back here, started lurking, reading posts and finally band slapped my self.

A few lessons i have learned in the past 1.5 years:

Follow the rules

Track your food

Exersize

Don't beat yourself up

Talk to your doctor-they won't be mad-they are there to help

Get fills if you are able to eat too much etc

Talk to fellow bandsters

When i sucked it up and went in for a fill it changed everything. I have restriction big time. AND-- my new band doc ran a ton of blood tests. Yeah-- my thryroid is totally JACKED. Along with the hypothyroidism I am severely anemic and vit D deficient.

I started a regimen of prescriptions along with my fill and rededication to proper eating habits-- I feel AMAZING. I have also lost 10lbs in the past 3 weeks after no loss for the past 6-8 months or more.

If you are losing slow, if you are discouraged, if you feel like crap--- Go to your doctor and figure out how to get it all on track.

Don't be embarrassed-- it was a big step to get the band in the first place. If we can do that we can do anything!

Just some thoughts... :redface:

Thank you I've been starting to get down and starting to get on myself. I was also starting to get scared about going in for a visit with my Dr. But your right and that got me feeling a little better so I'm nervous but looking forward to the visit and tomorrow starts a new day.....Looking forward to losing again!!!!!

Hey all-- I haven't been on or posted for a really long time. I fell off the band track, wasn't losing, wasn't working out and generally was embarrassed that I hadn't lost more etc.

I came back here, started lurking, reading posts and finally band slapped my self.

A few lessons i have learned in the past 1.5 years:

Follow the rules

Track your food

Exersize

Don't beat yourself up

Talk to your doctor-they won't be mad-they are there to help

Get fills if you are able to eat too much etc

Talk to fellow bandsters

When i sucked it up and went in for a fill it changed everything. I have restriction big time. AND-- my new band doc ran a ton of blood tests. Yeah-- my thryroid is totally JACKED. Along with the hypothyroidism I am severely anemic and vit D deficient.

I started a regimen of prescriptions along with my fill and rededication to proper eating habits-- I feel AMAZING. I have also lost 10lbs in the past 3 weeks after no loss for the past 6-8 months or more.

If you are losing slow, if you are discouraged, if you feel like crap--- Go to your doctor and figure out how to get it all on track.

Don't be embarrassed-- it was a big step to get the band in the first place. If we can do that we can do anything!

Just some thoughts... :biggrin:

So happy for you and very true! If something doesn't feel right- it may NOT just be in your mind. Doing nothing guarantees NOTHING

Thank you Kimmyv !!!

I read your post it could have been written by me. I'm 2 years out and have become really lax on my eating and exercise. It's no wonder I've stalled my weight loss. I'm calling my drs office and getting an appointment to get myself back on track..

Thanks for the wakeup call....

Thanks for the great post.... I agree, sometimes when you start to get "lax" you need to just go back to basics! Good luck getting back on the "band wagon!" :biggrin:

WONDERFUL post, just what I needed to see! I was banded 2-2009 and had GREAT success.....until I started getting lax about 3 months ago! Of the original 120 pounds I had lost, I have regained about 9! NOOOO....... Okay, so I am recommitting to exercising like I was, journaling and getting outside support (hence, my posting on here too)! I have not had a band fill in months, so it is probably time to call the doctors office and make an appointment for another fill. Thanks to all of you that are helping me to get back on track too! Good luck and best wishes to all of us! Ann :rolleyes2: