Are you discouraged with your band journey? You can give up.... AFTER I DO.

Lately there have been several threads where people are discouraged after a few weeks, a few months or even several months out because they are not losing like they want to, or think they should.

So, you wanna give up? I hearby give you permission to quit. But there's a catch. You can only give up after I've given up, you can only give up after you spend as much time as I've put in.

Are you a winded wabbit? Well my sisters and brothers, catch your breath and dust yourself off, and get back up on that pony. Just new and not filled yet or filled for a couple of weeks? Give that fill time to work, or make another appointment for another fill.

I gained 5 pound last night. 5 pound on 1200 calories. But I'm not giving up. I'm not giving up on my band and I'm not giving up on myself.

I know that the doctors will be able to treat me so that I too can finally lose the weight and bulk. I have to believe this.

I've lost 15 pounds since April 05. If I haven't given up, neither can you.

Go VQ. You can be a bulldog with me. M:clap2:

You Rock Vines. Hang in there and thank you for your courage!

Thanks Vines for the reminder. I got back on my pony today and was not giving up...just a little tired. But you reminded me that there are of course others out there that have it much worse than I do. Best wishes!

Vines... whatever got into you, m'dear, THANK YOU for sharing it with this big group of people. This kind of attitude can be infectious and I hope everyone catches it! *hugs*

Hugs Vine

YEAH you tell 'em Vines!!! I think there should be a warning on all lapbands: "Warning: Strength reguired to lose weight with lapband. Must be willing to be patient, form new habits, and forgive yourself."

Megan

Vines, I'm sure just about everyone knows this, but I don't: what do you think is causing you to be a turtle? It scares me a little that we can get banded and drink the protein powder and exercise and do everything right, but can't lose more than 1lb per month. What's blocking you? What does your doctor say? I'm getting banded in about a month and am trying to prepare myself mentally for all possible outcomes.

That's the beauty of the band - it will always be there waiting when you decided to put your fighting gloves back on. I'm with ya, Chrystal!

Love it.

I've been banded for 4 years have lost 3/4's of the weight but have NEVER given up.Took longgg breaks but never gave up.

I am over the last break and have decided to add exercise now.Somehow if you don't give up, it usually comes together in it's own time.

I love Megan's warning...so true!

Thanks for the encouragement, Vines. I'm not giving up either. I'm just a little (ok, a lot) frustrated. Five fills + water aerobics twice a week + personal trainer twice a week = 11 lbs in 24 weeks. (At 1/2 a lb a week it will take me... never mind, that way insanity lies.) I'm going to go get another fill tomorrow and keep getting them until I'm eating normal little bandster portions without hunger. Good luck beating up on the Cushings!

Right On!

With all you’ve been going through it’s so easy to give up. I want you on my team.

WOW What a blessing that message is!!! Thanks for the reminder and the extra encouragement we all need from time to time!

You have a great outlook Vines. Perserverance always wins in the end. Always.

Awesome.

Amen, Vines. 6 months in here, 4 pounds lost, and IM AM NOT GIVING UP!!!!!

I WONT I WONT I WONT! Thank you! I needed this today.