I was banded nearly 4 years ago. The first year I did great and lost 100 lbs. Then I got pregnant....and have lost my motivation. I just want someone to keep me motivated!

Well, participating here on the LBT forums can help keep you motivated. You could also ask another member to be your accountability partner. That's someone to whom you tell your daily food and exercise plan, report how you did with the previous day's plan, and discuss any issues in your life that are affecting your eating and weight.

Hello there, I went through something similar except I got pregnant 4 months after having surgery. While I was pregnant I watched what I ate but, let myself eat unhealthy too. I had to feed the chocolate cravings. I wasn't motivated after having my baby to eat the way I should til one day I was tired of working so hard to lose just a lb. I know that my eating habits were the problem. I got an appointment with a new doctor ( moved from where I had surgery) and taked to them about my conserns. They suggested a food diary and said there was on for your phone, "my fitness pal". I have a hard time writing done my food in a book but this app takes all the guess work out. Since going to the doctors I have lost over 10 lbs. I have good days and bad but, I don't let it get me down. I ask my husband for help when I have been eating too many carbs and try to buy Snacks that we can all eat. One snack that I found was beef Jerky. Don't get down on yourself. Just take it one step at a time. Try cutting out one thing at a time. You can do it, and if you can do my fitness pal I recommend it. They have a website too if you don't have a smart phone or iPad. Good luck

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I also ended up pregnant months after i was banded. I lost 40 pounds after surgery and gained about 30 back after giving birth. I also have a dialated edophogus which allowed me to over eat. Ive been back to my dr and recieved a fill bringin me up to 5.5 ccs. I also use my fitness pal to log my calories and do stleast an hour of exercise. Its sooo much harder this second time around but it can be done!! Ive lost 10 pounds since april 19th. I would love to keep in contact with u to see how you are progressing.

It is nice to talk to other people including women that have gone/ going thru the same issues. I have good days and bad days on what I eat. The thing that is different after the surgery is I don't beat myself up and go crazy with food because I eat something that I really shouldn't have ate. Since I have focused on losing the weight again I have lost about 15 lbs. it has been slow but, with little ones I find it almost harder because I just want to grab something quick and that may not be as health for me. I am trying to keep me high Protein Snacks in the house that we all like. My 5 yr old loves my WL food and that can be changeling to keep her out of it. I am starting to go thru clothes and getting rid of everything that is big so I can't just go back to a bigger size. Plus, I am buying a pair of jeans one size smaller than I fit right now to keep me motivated. I put them on every couple of weeks so I can see my progress because, just because I am not losing weight doesn't mean I am not losing inches. I would love to keep in touch with either of you girls so we can keep each other motivated. Keep up the good work!

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My fitness pal for my iphone is the best thing i've ever put on my phone! I have been using it for 230 days religiously and have lost 42 lbs since i started! it's helped me a TON and i honestly dont think I would have lost as much as I have without it!

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Hey everybody! Thank you all for the words of encouragment! I started on Monday back on a diet. I havent gotten a fill in almost 3 years but right now I dont have insurance. Im going to try this on my own for at least 3 months then go and get a fill. I got the My Fitness Pal App that everyone recomended and its awesome! I do watch it closely tho and there are times where it says my carbs are to high but my protein is higher. Sugar has always been my #1 enemy though. I love snacks and ice cream so thats a struggle. Does anyone recommend any good snacks? I know beef jerky is and lately ive been doing an apple cinnamon rice cake with peanut butter on top.Thanks for all ya'lls support. I hope I can stay on track!

Way to go Erin!

I have a problem with sugar too. I love the app because I can see what areas I need to improve in. For Snacks I buy power bars, yogurt, cheese sticks, and Protein shakes. I like buying the Atkins shakes for on the go and use the powder shakes at home. I have even made sugar free pudding and Jello in single serving sizes to help with my sweet tooth. Not sure if what I eat for snacks is completely right but, I hope it gives you some ideas.

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I haven't been banded yet... But I'm very familiar with high protein snacks - these might help?? Ham roll ups. (slice ham with a cheese stick rolled inside.) boiled eggs; bacon &egg muffins (one egg and small bits of chopped up bacon. Microwaved in rubber muffin tray) Almonds; cottage cheese with a wee bit of unsweetened pineapple; Atkins bars; pâté on low carb crackers. That's all I can think of at the moment. I'm hoping to be banded in Aug. All the best with your journey.