I was banded 05/11/2012, and have lost 50 lbs as of today... While I KNOW that's a huge accomplishment which I've worked very hard to achieve... I'm suddenly... depressed? I know that sounds crazy, when I should be throwing myself a party and being super stoked about it, but I guess when I looked at the ticker and saw I still have 80 more lbs to go before I'm at my goal.... it was frustrating to see I wasn't even 1/2 way there!

I'm working so hard - making sure I eat correctly, take my time, add in more exercise, stop making excuses for myself and have realistic goals. If you had asked me a year ago if I'd be down 50 lbs by now, I probably would have laughed at you (then thrown something, cried, drank some wine, and hated you forever!).

Now? It seems that rather than be proud of myself for how far I've come, I'm fixated on how far I have to go.

Ho-hum.

You need to ask where you'd be if you hadn't been banded. I've been banded for 7.5 months and I haven't quite lost 50 yet, but I'm thrilled because the numbers are still going down and not up!!!

Yep, as long as the scale is going in the right direction. How long did it take you to get 130 lbs over weight? Probably years right? Give yourself a while to take it off. It will happen. You're doing everything right and before you know it you'll be at goal.

I find that sometimes to get myself out of a funk I have to reach out and encourage others. It makes you feel good that you made someone else feel good. Find someone on this forum and lift their spirits, I guarantee you'll feel better.

Best Wishes on your journey!

Depression is a serious thing. You may need some counseling to help you through this. You are changing your body, mind and spirit. Sometimes we all need a little help to accept changes. I did 3 years and it helped me so much.

cheri

I am with Cheri,

I have depression and have also been in AA for years. I would think most of us used food for comfort like an alcoholic uses alcohol. Now without the food, you may find yourself without the thing you turned to for years. I know that was part of my problem, when I got sober I started using food..then when I was banded I had to deal with other core issues & face why I over-indulge in everything. It might be time to talk with someone or see a doctor. I know I could not pull myself out of depression, I needed help. You are not alone. Patty

Be strong, get back on track for you and your health, and keep the faith.

WoW it may be self sabotage maybe.you actually be afraid to lose the weight.being heavy although we hate it , gives us security. Your security blanket is quickly fading away.

Omg how did you lost 50 lbs so fast I'm sturvin myself and I only have lost 30lbs in 9 month!!! Any advise?