Hey everyone

I've been banded since 8/25/2008. I've lost maybe 30lbs or less. My Surgeon Dr. David Kim in North Richland Hills Texas. I was really motivated before I got the surgery and seemingly lost the motivation there after:crying:. I joined this site with hopes of getting ideas to help increase my weight-loss and meet new people.

Well, i don't have much to say...but if anyone has any ideas, websites...gyms recipes...activities..ANYTHING that helped with their weightloss journey....Please feel free to send me a message..

*:thumbup:Best of wishes to ALL who will be banded or thinking about the surgery...*

Thanks!

have you thought about why you are not motivated? Do you have alot to lose? does your surgeon have a support group? well, I haven't had a problem with motivation but i think you may need to "re-set" your self. lots of people use the 5 day pouch test to get back on track. you could also limit yourself to one high protein, low carb food (ie cottage cheese or tuna) for a few days. i haven't needed to do it with the band but have done it before. certainly wouldn't be "doctor approved" but for 3 to 5 days couldn't hurt. basically, anytime you are hungry or think you are hungry you could eat but only that food. breaks both any carb addiction and your food relationship in general.

hey gratz on getting banded!!! yeah i totally understand the motivation part my friend actually motivated me by saying if your so down and not liking what you look like what are you going to do about it? well that got my head started and i finally realized that if i fail its my fault if i succeed then its because of what i did. i too live in forth worth well actually keller. i go to 24 hour fitness off 35 over there at western blvd. so if you need some motivation ill be happy to go to the gym with you... i usually work out for about an hour a day or hour and half if your interested.. so message me if you are interested

I would go back to the reason you got the band, what was your initial motivation? That might be a great place to start! From their you could reset your goals and find some more motivation to get you going!

How many fills have you had? Are you feeling any restriction at all? I think that really helps with motivation.

Make sure you check out this site, you will find all kinds of information that will help and motivate you.

I think personal support groups are the best. Oh sure this web site offers great support, but there is nothing like connecting to individuals in person who know your struggle, who actually live with your struggle to.

Connect to a support group. I utilize Sparkpeople.com to track my food and exercise. I weigh and measure all my food, because I have a terrible time knowing what a real portion is.

Are you keeping up with your fills? How is your aftercare going with your doctor?