So. I was banded April 7th. When this all started I was 271 lbs I am now 244 lbs but now it's kinda jus came to a halt. I will admit I don't always eat the healthiest I do not snack though and stay away from sweets I eat out alot (more so restraunt like) which I need to stop. I don't have much motivation to work out or eat healthier. I'm fed up with being this weight but were do you find the encouragement and determination to take this band head on and just work your butt off Ect. I jus need a kick in the hiney I'm guessing lol.

So. I was banded April 7th. When this all started I was 271 lbs I am now 244 lbs but now it's kinda jus came to a halt. I will admit I don't always eat the healthiest I do not snack though and stay away from sweets I eat out alot (more so restraunt like) which I need to stop. I don't have much motivation to work out or eat healthier. I'm fed up with being this weight but were do you find the encouragement and determination to take this band head on and just work your butt off Ect. I jus need a kick in the hiney I'm guessing lol.

Hi Armywife. I do understand you. I was banded in July 2007 and I was 285 pounds. I am now 205. My lowest has been 195. I went through a pregnancy and only gained 20 pounds and my post weight was 213. when i got a fill a month ago, i came back to 205. I did speak to my doctor as the pressure from thinking I was a failure and seeing how my friends have gastric bypass are losing it like crazy was really making me depressed. My doctor gave me great advice that i want to pass on to you....

It is normal to come to a halt, it is als normal to have slow progression in weightloss with the band. It is a tool to help you and not make a miracle without effort. All you have to do is set a goal to lose 1 pound per week. If you dont lose the pound in 1 week, try two next week. OR even 4 pounds per month. It doesnt matter how you do it... it shouuld be your goal. Think about it, 1 pound per week is 52 pounds in one year. If you hit a halt- the important thing is NOT to gain the weight! 52 pounds per year would make a signficance for anybody so keep in mind "1 pound per week" !!!

Hope this gives you some kind on motivation as it did for me. And dont be so hard on yourself, its hard to kick out the bad habits. But think that this is a longterm commitment and the changes would happen in the coarse of 5 yrs+

I find my motivation from my weight loss. I step on that scale and I'm down a pound and I am thrilled. It motivates me to keep going. I am 48 years old and I currently weigh less than I did in College!!! I still have a long long way to go but my success is what motivates me. I eat things I shouldn't once in a while, I'm just trying to live normal and eat healthy with a few treats here and there if I want one. I do have to tell you, that I think exercise is a key factor in this whole thing. Be proud of every ounce you loose, get out there and exercise. It really does make you feel great!

Good Luck to you, you can do it!!!