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ShrnkN2

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ShrnkN2    15

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I was banded in Feb of 2011. I've lost my momentum. I don't know if it's my miserable Job not allowing me my time at the gym or just me making excuses. I feel like I'm at the point where I hate my band. I'm now just trying to eat things I know won't get stuck. I sick of it. I am so miserable. I need motivation I want to break down. I could be doing so much better than this.

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thetxdiva    20

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DO NOT GIVE UP!! This was a life change! Don't think of the band as miserable. I know it can be difficult at times, but think about how far you have come!! You have lost 80 pounds! That is amazing! You need to re-invent your diet.... liven it up! But keep in mind your rules. They are there for a reason! Eating the same thing sover and over again can get boring. Be creative. Savor your food. Use different flavors. JUST DON'T GIVE UP!!!

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You're in a tough spot it sounds like? I've wondered the same for me? How long can I keep this up? I'm dieting like crazy and exercising like I'm trying out for the Tour De France. But, I keep pushing on. I still look at pictures of myself when I was thin and that motivates me. I still want this so badly!

Where do we find the motivation? Probably a different answer for everyone of us eh? What motivated you 18 months ago? If that no longer works, find another motivator? A beach vacation? A cruise? Maybe a high school reunion? Or, maybe you just want to be healthy and live longer? You're still young so that one may only work on old farts like me?

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NWgirl    574

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Ok, first off: LOOK HOW FAR YOU'VE COME! I can see your ticker, and I hope you can see it too because what it says to me is that you've put a lot of work and effort into this lifestyle. It sounds like you're overwhelmed right now, which is normal for anyone with hectic schedules.

I would first ask you, what can you eat? If you are chewing 100% and taking small enough bites and still getting stuck, I would say you may need a slight unfill. You also need to stop kicking yourself for where you think you could have been and Celebrate the success you've had. I would even go as far as to suggest seeking out a bariatric counselor/psychologist so you could have someone help you work through these issues.

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