Banded sept 2014 looking for a buddy

[Dmilder 3]

I was banded on 9/11/14 and I am having difficulty loosing any weight....

[Bandista 7,466]

It can be difficult in the beginning -- it's all about those followup appointments and making sure the band is doing its job so you can do yours. Wel all mentir one another here -- welcome to the party! Make sure you see your medical professionals. I had eleven visits with my surgeon the first year and I'm some one who needed several fills to achieve the green zone. We are all different. For me in the first months it was all about behavior modification -- learning to slow down and listen, recognize appetite and satiety. Best wishes -- you will get there!

[funky_monkey800 243]

@@Dmilder

I was banded in October of 2014 so we are pretty close!

I agree with @@Bandista 100%!

And everyone is different..I often have to remind myself to slow down and take it a day at a time!

[Keeper 218]

Sep, Oct, and Nov - we have fall covered! :-) And if you look at the three of our weight losses, we are all at different levels. (Not excluding you @@Bandista - just mentioning those of us banded this past year!! :-) )

There are days I struggle really hard with knowing or accepting that everyone is different. I truly thought I would be further along in this process by now. I was naive enough to think I would lose 20 pounds by Christmas! Sheesh, what was *I* thinking?!

I am at a better place now, though. Mentally, in that I am starting to accept that, and also learning to be really, really honest with myself. I have mentioned this in several places already, but this month has been really tough for me. I am eating all kinds of bad foods and have maybe exercised 2 days a week. I have a fill scheduled for tomorrow, and every time I go in, I am afraid they are thinking to themselves, "my, my, what is she doing? She should be further along than this!" I know that is in my head. I think way too much, assume others are judging when they aren't, and always scenariolizing situations and feeling like I know what everyone else is thinking. But I don't.

Reaching out for a buddy is awesome. It is way too hard to do this alone. I have not told any of my family except my sisters and only a handful of trusted friends. And even then, I don't see them very often so I can avoid any potential judgement. Obviously these forums are a great place to start. Please feel free to reach out to me or any others on here. We are happy to do so!

Other options include seeing a therapist or a nutritionist, and absolutely keeping up with any post-op appointments you have.

Good luck, and try to stay positive. You can do this! Even if it is in YOUR own time. We believe in you, and will continue to do so even when it is hard for you to do it for yourself. :-)

[Dmilder 3]

I am unsure what the sweet spot is? What does it feel like?

[Dmilder 3]

Got another fill today.. Hope it helps