need help from july 2010 bandsters

[Laylas grandma 2]

I was banded July 14th..I lost 20 pounds by the end of July. 23 more pounds by the end of September. I have not lost since then. Im up a pound down a pound for 3 and a half months. Every month I go to my support meeting and they tell me this is a three part journey. One part lapband, one part diet and one part exercise. My band is working I can not over eat anymore or go for seconds or really even eat a whole plate of food. My problem is my diet and exercise. The same problems I had before being banded. I dont take the time to plan my meals ( I dont know what to plan) and I dont take time to exercise. Somebody tell me what to do..LOL..The doctor and the nutritionist help you til you get through the first stages then they kinda drop you. I think I need a band partner. By the way, I was a member of curves a few years ago and loved it. Im gonna go Monday morning and rejoin.

[roedayo 0]

I was banded on July 8th and am having some of the same issues as you. I know I need to watch what I eat and exercise more, but I have two small kiddos, and it is often hard to do wither of those things. I did start the 30 day shred on Monday and have been faithful every night, so I am hoping that helps. I would really like to hit my goal of losing 100 pounds by my first anniversary, but I am going to have to work harder than I have been. I go to the dr on Monday and I am going to see if she will tighten me up a little bit more. Good luck, and maybe we can keep each other honest about what we are eating and the working out we are doing. Message me anytime!!

[Nicole74 4]

Hey, I was banded July 31st I was the same way as you september-november...I just went up and down 3-4lbs...than I got my 3rd fill at the very end of november and had good retriction for 2 weeks and dropped 8lbs but now Im back to losing and gaining 2lbs..havnt lost any since the second week of december. I lost alot of weight the first month which gave me a nice boost but its alot slower than I thought. I am even going to the gym 3x a week and trying to watch what I eat. I think exercise is the key to be honest...especially when you dont have alot of restriction...I have my next fill in 2 days and I am hoping that helps me lose some more weight again...I think you already know your answer about what you need to do...but if you need someone to talk to ...just message me and we can exchange email or whatever works for you. I could always use someone to talk to when times get rough and someone to share the good stuff too! Hang in there and try to keep postive and change some of your ways by adding exericse in!