Hello my fellow lapband lovelies!!

I wanted to put this question out there to all of you to see what everyone has to say about this... How long did it take until your brain just "clicked"?

What I mean by clicked is - realize you have to change your eating habits and ACTUALLY implement said change, commit to exercise, commit to making the best of your band?

I ask this because... I really don't think my brain has "clicked" as much as I want it to and tell myself that it should have I don't think it has. I want to say that I am trying so hard... but well willpower when it comes to food obviously isn't my strong suit or I wouldn't be where I am now. I KNOW I shouldn't have liquid calories (ie: Starbucks) or other treats frequently (I know it's okay once in a while but 4-5 times a week is not once and a while). I KNOW I should make better food choices in general yet I don't find myself making those choices even though I tell myself "I really shouldn't be eating this". Don't get me wrong I don't make bad choices all the time but it's definitely more than it should be. And then this definitely doesn't help the food choices thing - *I HATE COOKING* completely and totally hate it - it is the bain of my existance. It would probably be easier if I was just cooking for myself - but that's not the case.

Please tell me that it will come, that things will "click" and I can change. You'd think that shelling out the $14000 self pay would make my butt kick into gear faster... yet somehow it hasn't! lol.

I have some restriction but I'm not at my sweet spot - I'm hoping fill #4 this week will change that (I can eat anything I want at the moment, just not as much as before but the only thing stopping me from over indulging is me telling myself to stop eating - which doesn't work so good sometimes).

Clicking brains are over-rated!

"Stay safe inside insanity"

It is important for you to find what works for you, and putting this thread out there for us all to respond with our different methods is great so you can get many viewpoints to try. Therapy to address the underlying reasons for your sabotage is commendable, as well. Good for you! As long as you don't give up, you are on the right track! All our bodies will respond differently to different methods, so keep trying different things. Just remember that four to six weeks is a true trial period for anyones' body. As much as we all would love overnight results, that just isn't reality. I'm rooting for you, girl! Keep posting and you will always have us behind you, rooting you on!

Hi Ang. I, like you, am still waiting for the click. I keep thinking (hoping?) it will come with proper restriction. Because my husband is taking a new job and we are moving there is currently more chaos in my life. I don't know if this is reason or excuse. I'm doing better than before banding but keep losing and gaining the same 3 lbs. I feel it will come but it is frustrating. I did best in the past when I was losing for a reason....and the last time it was for a move. Oh well.

Ang, you are not alone. I think there are quite a few people who struggle from time to time. I believe you will succeed because you are not giving up. If we were all great at losing weight without struggles we would not be here.:thumbup: