starting over

[gbakerc 2]

Not sure the best place to place this. I was banded in September of 2009. When I was banded I was around 270 pounds. At my first visit I was 308. due to the lengthy approval process I lost a good bit before. I got down to 215 after surgery and creeped back up over the years to 247. I have been between 245 and 247 since 2010.I know my band works I have just not been working it. Plenty of restriction I just don't seem to lose. I really think I can pinpoint it to Exercise. As i get older my metabolism slowed. I also disconnected from this board and when you do that really take your mind off it. My insurance no longer covers Lap Band and When I called to get an appointment just for follow up they wanted to do the Xray thing which costs about $1500 that insurance will no longer cover. like I said my restriction is fine. I can be satisfied with 4 ounces of food and don't have alot of issues. Just don't know how to get back on track. I set up a new blog today and joined a gym Hopefully that will help. Wish me luck.

Greg

http://www.mylastfatsummer.tumblr.com

[Miss Meg 199]

I think mindset is half of the battle and it sounds like yours is heading in the right direction. Good luck with everything.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Never ever give up on yourself. Every single day we make a decision to take care of ourselves or not. Today you have chosen to take care of yourself. Build on that and you can't go wrong. Welcome back.

[Sonia-MTL 3]

i have the same problem, i am not eating right to start with.. i never reached my desirable weight but i was somehow close...

i want to find the motivation to start again, and that is why i am here

good luck Greg you seem you are already doing the right thing!!

[Kkaren 1]

I had surgery 3-18-15, I have lost since February 1st, I was originally going to have surgery 2-1115, but had gotten bronchitis . Anyway I have lost 52lbs. But for some reason I feel like I am at a stand still . I went to surgeon last week and got first fill 2cc's. I had only lost 3lbs. In Aprox 5 weeks . I am not going to quit , but I actually feel like I can eat more now then before the fill,only the 2nd day it was hard to get things down. I eat a lot of soft foods ,eggs,yougurt,oatmeal I do eat chicken like every night vegetables salad . What am I doing wrong ? ?? And if I can just help 1 person , don't tell anyone that u are getting banded. All I hear how much did you lose now ? Do you exercise ? Ect.big mistake , only should have told spouse andchild. Everyone else is just nosy . The biggest mouth of anyone , is my mom. It's to late for me not to mention it . I feel like a failure losing 3lbs. Certainly not saying that . I get frustrated trying to explain how it works , that it's up to me,the band is

:(a tool. They are all under the impression that you will drop it because of the band. Getting fed up !

Edited June 20, 2015 by Kkaren

[Iwantthis 2]

Kkaren, how are you doing now? Are you still only eating soft foods?

[unbroken40 31]

I agree with you. I wish I would not have told anyone. I too am losing very slow. My dr. Says exercise every day and that should help. I know I could do better with the exercise.

[Kkaren 1]

Yes , I still eat what I posted , pretty much .

[Kkaren 1]

I need to up the exercise also . I will start, full intention to do it every other day , I know every day I am putting to much pressure on me .