Hi everyone! My name is Elisha and I live in the Dallas area. I was banded by Dr. Benivedes at True Results on October, 6 of last year. So far I'm down 21 lbs. Yeah, for losing any amount of weight in years!

However, I feel I've wasted a bit of time since I have only lost 1 lb. in the past 2 months. I do realize this is my own fault. I haven't been sticking to my recommended diet or workout plan. Plus my love for girls night has been a road block too. It's been more of a head game with me, than an actual eating thing. I do feel the restriction in the amount I can eat. However, my mind tells me that since I'm only eating a small amount, I can eat what I want. I think I've finally figured out in my head this isn't the case. I knew going into this surgery that the band is a tool, not the solution. My eating habits are still the solution, but now I have a tool to help me control it.

I've joined this site because I need the extra support to help remind me of what I can accomplish but how I still have to work hard to do it. I need to read the success stories and realize that I have a goal and that I've gone to extreme measures to make sure I get there. I also need to have a place I go where I can realize I'm not the only one with these issues and ideas. It's hard not having anyone I know to go to and ask for advice.

With that said, I look forward to participating in discussions and reading about others working toward their own goals. Thanks!

Hi ElishaV, For a minute as I read your post I thought you were writing my story! I was banded on Oct 4th 2010 and during the first 6 weeks I lost 33 lbs. I was SUPER EXCITED about that :thumbup: Then came Thanksgiving and I discovered all the things that I could eat and also discovered that my will power was MIA. Well, I've been searchin for Mr. Will Power and just cant find it. I get on this site lookin for motivation and inspiration. It's a great site. I've been doin much better than before but I wont weigh myself until i go in for my 2nd fill on the 25th this month.

Come on you!!! Get back to it :smile2: