I'm just not getting it, am I?

I don't know what my problem is! I was so motivated getting this surgery. I had goals, ideas and thoughts about this surgery. This was IT, this was my answer to my problems. Yes, it was going to be work but something was going to actually HELP me get this under control. I've vented, cried, gotten frustrated etc. I just don't know why I can't get it under control. I KNOW the rules, I KNOW the band isn't magic, I KNOW, I KNOW, I KNOW.....what the he!! is my problem.

I'm frustrated that I'm doing what I'm supposed to and I'm hungry and not losing. I'm frustrated that I'm frustrated. I know I probably need another fill and once I get a good sweet spot that perhaps things will start falling into place but I'm so disgusted with my lack of initiative anymore....guess that's why I'm fat in the first place....diets don't work for me and I'm on another diet. Yes, I get it....it's a lifestyle change...I'm working on it. I'm trying and I've made huge adjustments compared to how I used to be and I guess that is a plus on my side. I'm just mad at myself because I thought I'd be so much better at this than I am. I had high hopes for myself. I don't get full easily. When I do get satisfied, I'm hungry again in two hours. It doesn't happen all the time but more often than I think it should. I'm getting pretty good Protein in for each meal too. I'm supposed to be at 1,100 calories per day and am still about 1300-1500 per day. I'm exercising 4-5 days per week - walking. this is much more than I ever did before.

I was banded on 4/18/11 and have only had 2 fills for a total of 4.5 cc in an 11cc band.

Anyhow, I think I just need a swift kick in my butt.....at this point, that might not even help my lack of motivation. I guess I was kind of hoping this would be a little bit of a help to me and not another "DO IT YOURSELF" diet and so far that is what I'm dealing with and failing at again.

Okay, the pity party is over thanks for listening......gonna go drink my crystal light. Let the bashing begin.....but like I said, I'm not stupid and I know this isn't a magic wand. i'm working it but so far it isn't working with me.....that is what I find frustrating and I hope I find that sweet spot soon...

Thank you so much for writing this post! I truley didnt know how to express it myself! Im in the same boat and I truley appreciate your and everyone elses input! I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!!!

It could happen to any of us! My only suggestion is be sure your NOT drinking with your meals AT ALL! Or 30 minutes before or 2 hours after. Doctor told me that the fluid makes the food fall to the lower part of your stomach TONS faster and you get hungrier TONS faster. You probably already know this, but just thought I'd share:)