I was banded in April 2008. So far I've lost about 35-37lbs. Slow is what I was wanting, 'cause I don't want to have further surgery for loose skin. I have totally lost all motivation. I am tight enough that if I eat to fast or to much I feel it. But I'm drinking a little with some of my meals and I know that's against what we're suppose to do. I try to make good food choices. I also joined Curves, but life happened and I don't have a car right now so I don't go as often as I'd like. Guess I just needed to vent/confess...:cursing:

I was banded in April 2008. So far I've lost about 35-37lbs. Slow is what I was wanting, 'cause I don't want to have further surgery for loose skin. I have totally lost all motivation. I am tight enough that if I eat to fast or to much I feel it. But I'm drinking a little with some of my meals and I know that's against what we're suppose to do. I try to make good food choices. I also joined Curves, but life happened and I don't have a car right now so I don't go as often as I'd like. Guess I just needed to vent/confess...:cursing:

I'm a slow loser too and know that for me I have to exercise to lose weight because I'm not into food diaries and don't want to be on a diet for the rest of my life. I got the band for help with portion control and it is helping me there but to get better results I know it has to be exercise. You don't have to go to a gym to exercise. There are cheap exercise dvds, there are stairs you can go up and down and and walking is free and can be done anywhere, even inside your house. You can also jog in place, jump rope, etc. There are a number of things you can do on your own and in your own home. Now, I just need to follow my own advice...

Hey... Don't feel bad. I'm a sipper too when it comes to meals. I know that it's against the rules. But that is a habit that is hard to break. I have family that can do it without a second thought...but me I'm always craving something cold and sweet to drink with my meal.:cursing:

that's exactly it. i want some sweet tea with my meal... not alot, but some. =o) thanks for letting me know that i'm not alone in that!!!!

Katie,

From one "Katy" to another... I know it is super frustrating... And don't be discouraged... but I'm going to be honest with you--- drinking with meals will SIGNIFICANTLY alter your weight loss. You can consume A LOT more calories even if you only drink a little with your meals... In the beginning of my journey, I drank a teeny bit with my meals. But, I finally buckled down, and got rid of the beverages. That made a HUGE difference. Here's the deal... once you get out of the habit, you won't even miss it or think twice about it. I sat at Thanksgiving dinner, with a huge glass of wonderful wine that my grandmother had poured for me and it didn't even cross my mind to drink it. Later on in the evening I did have a few sips though. Retrain your brain by changing your actions. I promise you that after a few weeks, you'll be so surprised you waited so long. Big HUGS!