Hi there! My name is Kelley, and I was banded 8/24/10. I made the decision to be banded for myself because it was time to put me first in my life.

I also suffer from Depression, which my surgeon knows, and have been going through a tough time getting help from my support group (family, friends, doctor). So I decided to come to the best place to find someone to nudge me once in awhile...The LapBandTalk site!

I am struggling with motivation to exercise, and head hunger...both of which have gotten worse since I got the band. I think it is the constant considerations and thoughts about the band that are doing it.

I am 31 and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 5 years, although we dated for 9 years before that. :huggie:

I am a house wife hoping for children in the next year or so in order to take full advantage of the Band.

I started off at 245 pounds, 5'6", and hope to lose around 100 pounds. I have lost 30 and hope to pick it up a notch as I get my butt in gear!

I bleed Blue & Gold as I am from the great state of West Virginia, and I cannot wait for Spring so I can go walking in the woods again.

Thanks for your help and consideration!!!

Be blessed!

Kelley

Hi Kelley,

Congratulations on your weight loss so far and putting yourself first. Motivation is something a lot of us struggle with. I have made a thousand excuses to not exercise. Tired, too busy the list goes on and on. head hunger is another demon. I find myself in the kitchen when I'm not hungry. I was at a support group seminar and the speaker talked on food addiction. I didn't believe him then but have come to realize he was spot on. Food is where I seek my solace. I think the key is to find something to take the place of food. A hobby or something to keep yourself occupied. Also get greedy for the compliments. I can remember how good it felt to hear how great I looked or how thin. And how disappointing it was when it became "are you still losing weight?" or when the compliments stopped altogether. You are on the road to becoming a new you. Don't let anything or anyone stand in your way or hold you back. Good luck in having a child. Your life will be forever changed as there is nothing like it. Love will have a new meaning afterward.

Take care,

Bob