Hi out there I am in serious need of guidance... I received my band in Sept2010. I have lost about 45 lbs. I struggle with emotional eating, I have a significant other who is obese I struggle with eating out... Making good food choices. I am pretty good w exercise. Lately I have been so tired!

Please if someone could take me under their wing! I am in dire need of guidance it is so greatly appreciated! Thanks, -Mary

I have not been banded yet, but I will support you. You can do this, sometimes our significant others sabotage us unintentionally. Talk to them and ask for support. Go back to the basics you can. Do this.

Miss Mary,

I would love to be your cheerleader. I was banded in 2005. I lost 55lbs the first yr. Then People started telling me I looked great and I totally panicked. I started eating to keep myself save again. I had some deep seeded issuse that I had to deal with. This jounery isn't just about what we eat. Alot of it is what is eating us. I have had a really hard time with all of this I have a large family. We go out all the time and every gathering we have food. So I know how hard it can be.

side track back to my story....

My 2nd year I agined 15 lbs and then I yo yo -ed for the next yr then I got in a car wreck and had to unfill me band. Then I was to scared to go get it filled again. Last year I broke my ankle and I couldn't excersie at all and I have almost gained all my lbs back. On May 29 I go get filled back up and I will be starting over. I have been around the block a few times and I know I can be your cheerleader. We can do it together.

Your friend Amy

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I'll do it !Jubee

Hi out there I am in serious need of guidance... I received my band in Sept2010. I have lost about 45 lbs. I struggle with emotional eating' date=' I have a significant other who is obese I struggle with eating out... Making good food choices. I am pretty good w exercise. Lately I have been so tired!

Please if someone could take me under their wing! I am in dire need of guidance it is so greatly appreciated! Thanks, -Mary[/quote']

Mary, I was banded at the end of June 2011 and I've lost 61 lbs . It was real slow for a long time. I was not really doing my part. I thought the band was the answer but it's not, it's just a tool in our Arsenal! About a month ago I was talking with my bro's wife , she was telling me that my Bro had lost 40 plus. I was very happy for him but mad that I couldn't get on w/ the program and lose this weight. I could look back and blame all thats going on in life for the reason that I wasn't losing .But really all I had to do face the truth and take control . Nobody is gonna take care of you Mary , you have to do it yourself and you CAN' start believing in yourself ! I had a prob with sugar ( like choc) I stopped eating it after my surgery but replaced it with icee's and potatoes chips . I started watching my carbs , mostly eating Protein and in one month I've lost 15 lbs , started at 258 now I weigh today at 197 . The protein keeps me from craving sweets and I'm not so hungry in between meals. All this to say you can do it Mary ! Set a short time goal and go on from there.jubee

Jubee!

Thanks for replying! You said such wise words! I have a prob with the choc also!

Thank you for putting a lot of things into perspective... A lot of what you said was really supportive and I really needed that thanks again!

Jubee!

Thanks for replying! You said such wise words! I have a prob with the choc also!

Thank you for putting a lot of things into perspective... A lot of what you said was really supportive and I really needed that thanks again!

You are very welcome Mary ! Another good thing to do is get rid of everything that's a style cramper . In which this case we are discussing you losing weight !( style meaning your ability to lose weight) okay so get rid of it . Whatever it is ! Do you have a hobby? If not , find something that would instrest you and maybe you could sign up for classes for it. I'm very blessed to have talent handed down from my Mothers side ! I'm a hairstylist by trade ( bread and butter) . But do so many things like painting , card making, sewing, and making jewelry . Enough to keep me busy. I also make extra money doing my crafts. Doing things with your extra time will help you lose weight. If you have any questions just ask! I also wanted to tell you about this product I use called cascara sagrata ( I think I spelled that correct ).it keeps me regular . I alternate 1&2 each night. I ordered this through puretian's pride . Hope this all helps. Jubee