I've only had 2 fills so far. The first was 3 cc and the second one was 1.5 ccs. Well I feel no restriction at all, and I've been really bad about getting my referral updated so I can go back in to see Dr. Steely. Well my hunger and all of these darn holiday foods coming out has gotten the best of me and I have put back on 5 pounds. :thumbup: I've actually been avoiding the scales and avoiding coming here, because I am discouraged. I wanted to be below 200 by the new year. I know there is still time, but holiday food is my weakness.

I know how you feel Zeama! I get discouraged at times too (a lot lately). And sometimes coming on here doesn't help!!!! It makes you feel worse! I know - because you get those "over the top" (for lack of better words) people who can just do it all so perfect (or they say they do) with no mistakes and that they have all their old habbits kicked. Well I don't!!! Everyone has a different story, and maybe you shouldn't focus on just the bad! you have done so good already, and Why not just focus on a weightloss for the summer months rather than so close to the holidays!!! I mean lets face it - its the time of year to eat and sleep! :cool: I have a weakness for the holidays too! And I am sure there are a lot of us who are going to have a tough time with the holidays - but I know we will get through it - and if we don't get through perfectly - well we can start over!

You have done great! Just remember that!

Edited November 15, 200817 yr by stephieeve

I know how you feel Zeama! I get discouraged at times too (a lot lately). And sometimes coming on here doesn't help!!!! It makes you feel worse! I know - because you get those "over the top" (for lack of better words) people who can just do it all so perfect (or they say they do) with no mistakes and that they have all their old habbits kicked. Well I don't!!! Everyone has a different story, and maybe you shouldn't focus on just the bad! you have done so good already, and Why not just focus on a weightloss for the summer months rather than so close to the holidays!!! I mean lets face it - its the time of year to eat and sleep! :cool: I have a weakness for the holidays too! And I am sure there are a lot of us who are going to have a tough time with the holidays - but I know we will get through it - and if we don't get through perfectly - well we can start over!

You have done great! Just remember that!

Thank you! I agree, this cold weather always makes me want to eat more, and I am not as active. I should be able to get my referral for my insurance renewed this week so I can go back in and get another fill. I am a LOT lighter than I was last year at this time, so I am just going to try and focus on my success and get back on track!

I was in to one of my free support group seminars last week and was given a handout to read that promotes the idea of just maintaining over the holidays rather than losing. It says it's just too hard to go without everything so it is best to enjoy, but use your head and don't go overboard... Think maintenance!!!! I like that idea... I don't want to feel like I can't... I want to know I can, but just choose to be smart about it... Happy Holidays to everyone.. Good luck with maintaining!!! Julie

I was in to one of my free support group seminars last week and was given a handout to read that promotes the idea of just maintaining over the holidays rather than losing. It says it's just too hard to go without everything so it is best to enjoy, but use your head and don't go overboard... Think maintenance!!!! I like that idea... I don't want to feel like I can't... I want to know I can, but just choose to be smart about it... Happy Holidays to everyone.. Good luck with maintaining!!! Julie

I like the idea of maintaining. I KNOW that all of the holiday commercials make it even harder and then all of the weightloss commercials come out in Jan and it gets easier again! UGH!!!

I had surgery 6 months ago and have also recently started to struggle. It's OK to struggle but I will not fail. Hang on to what is different about your weight loss with the band, cling to the band rules and remember all success is not measured my the scale. There are lots of us in this place Zeama so thanks for starting this thread. Good luck and happy holidays to all of us!

I stepped on the scale this morning and I have lost 4 of the pounds I gained! :ohmy: This is a step in the right direction and I can't wait to see it go down even more! This is just what I needed Thanksgiving week!!! :thumbup: