So this coming August I will have had my lap band for a year, and I've literally made no progress. I lost about 30lbs. initially and have put it all back on. I will be seeing a lot of family that I haven't seen since last summer and I look exactly the same. I'm so embarrassed. But, I recently got back on this forum and started reading all the posts and I've been newly inspired to get going again. I'm so glad this forum is here and I know I have support from so many people! Thanks!

-Erin

Erin,

You have made progress, not giving up is progress. You haven't given up on yourself or the band.

When was the last time you saw your doctor? Had a fill? What are you eating? How much? Do you exercise? I could go on but I bet you have already started answering these questions.

You can do this. Keep coming here for support. You will find a lot of support, information and friends on this site.

Best wishes to you.

Do you think you know now why you hit a wall? I'm just getting banded on Tuesday and just thought maybe I could learn something. Good thing you haven't given up. Good luck.

~~~Stephanie

So this coming August I will have had my lap band for a year, and I've literally made no progress. I lost about 30lbs. initially and have put it all back on. I will be seeing a lot of family that I haven't seen since last summer and I look exactly the same. I'm so embarrassed. But, I recently got back on this forum and started reading all the posts and I've been newly inspired to get going again. I'm so glad this forum is here and I know I have support from so many people! Thanks!

-Erin

you are you.........beautiful inside and out and your family will LOVE seeing YOU

be inspired and do your best..........

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You have made progress, not giving up is progress. You haven't given up on yourself or the band.

When was the last time you saw your doctor? Had a fill? What are you eating? How much? Do you exercise? I could go on but I bet you have already started answering these questions.

You can do this. Keep coming here for support. You will find a lot of support, information and friends on this site.

Best wishes to you.[/quote']

It's been a long time since I've seen my surgeon. My surgeon is in NJ but I go to college in VA. And my surgeon only has fill appointments on Thursdays, which makes it really difficult to see him during the school year. I know I'm not eating the way I should on the band, nor am I exercising enough. I don't know why I fell of the wagon for so long. Thank you for the encouragement! I really appreciate it! I'm going to get back in the swing of things.

Do you think you know now why you hit a wall? I'm just getting banded on Tuesday and just thought maybe I could learn something. Good thing you haven't given up. Good luck.

~~~Stephanie

I think when I got the band I didn't prepare enough mentally. I was all ready to exercise and get moving but I didn't tackle my unhealthy relationship with food. I would probably say that food is an addiction for me and I should have handled that before I got surgery. I know what I have to do, it's just been hard for me to motivate my self to do it.

Thank you for the luck!

Good luck with your surgery! I hope it goes well!

I imagine being away from your Dr and being in college, where everyone else is partying and eating what they want, must be very difficult.

You know what you gotta do and we're right behind you.

CG is right, you are not defined by your weight. Its whats in your heart. They will love you for you, not what you look like. If they don't, they're not worth your time anyways.

You can do this!

You have a band, give it a chance to help you. I know it's not easy getting in to see youor surgeon - maybe find out if he can recommend one closer to you? When you have the right restriction, it can help with youor food addictions.

I can tell you now that I struggle with the temptation of food everyday when my band isn't filled to the right level. When it is, I don't feel as tempted by food so losing is easier. Feeling full for longer helps you say no to food.

And if you put exercise on top on that? Girl, you're set for success!

So try try try to get in for a fill!

Just start over ,some people not only u fall off the band wagon start with ur pre op diet then look up the 5 day pouch test and try that or do the post op diet then see how it goes u may need a fill so just start after the Holiday this Monday hope it works for you just a suggestion like I said some people do fall off,good luck.