I was banded June of '07 and have been successful up until this summer. I started at 298 my lowest was 237 and I've gained 20 back. I just got a fill a month ago and can't stop drinking while eating and have no motivation to exercise. I have all intentions of following the rules but my obsession food is getting the best of me. HELP!!!!! :smile2: I feel like a big fat failure. Any suggestions?

I am sorry to hear about your struggle. Lots of hugs. I would suggest, if it is an obsession with food as you state, to add therapist to the mix. The food is replacing something in your life and you need to find a way to realize the food means to you and how you can move past the obsession of the food and on to the focuse of the potential new you!

I was banded June of '07 and have been successful up until this summer. I started at 298 my lowest was 237 and I've gained 20 back. I just got a fill a month ago and can't stop drinking while eating and have no motivation to exercise. I have all intentions of following the rules but my obsession food is getting the best of me. HELP!!!!! I feel like a big fat failure. Any suggestions?

Roxy,

Is it possible you don't have enough fill?

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I think it could be part of the problem. I will have to check into getting another fill. At one point my band would not have let me eat much at all no matter if I drank while eating or not.

I agree with Cangel about finding a therapist. This is something I've thought about doing too. I'm also a food addict, and while I have been able to control my eating for the most part for the past couple months, I always feel like I'm teetering on the edge of giving in to the addiction. I don't reaLly think that OA is for me (have you looked into it? I know that it has helped many people) but I may think about talking to a therapist. You should too. If you're really cringing at the thought of exercising, how about just taking a walk? I do cross training and cardio 6 days a week but I also take a 2.5-3.5 mile walk everyday. Its not really a power walk, but just a reasonable pace. I love it. It doesn't feel like exercise and it gives me a chance to clear my mind. And a nice side effect is burning an extra 350-400 calories a day. Go out for a walk today to get started back on the right track!

I think I am going to have trouble not drinking with food too, I usually do Iced Tea. How have others dealt with not having a beverage while you eat?

Thanks,