Hi I was banded March19th and I would really appreciate a mentor. I need guidance on eating, and the eating choices I am making. I am off all food restrictions, and basically nothing is bothering me. I now understand the people saying they can eat as much as before (or at least nearly). Help:tongue_smilie:

Hey there.. I am here to help with whatever you need. You can pm me or email me at 1morrisfamily@comcast.net. :wub:

Hey, Alliemorris, thanks for getting back to me. I am really pretty frustrated. I was banded 3/19 (self pay, too), and am waiting for my first fill on the 30th. I lost 20lbs at first, but haven't since. Actually, I am up a couple of pounds. I must admit, I have been watching what I eat, but eating what my family has been eating, just less. Heck, I don't know how to diet. That is why the h.... I am in this mess now! I know that I need to eat differently, but ........

I guess I am just feeling really down and depressed (not to mention bloated) today!

Marty

Hey, Alliemorris, thanks for getting back to me. I am really pretty frustrated. I was banded 3/19 (self pay, too), and am waiting for my first fill on the 30th. I lost 20lbs at first, but haven't since. Actually, I am up a couple of pounds. I must admit, I have been watching what I eat, but eating what my family has been eating, just less. Heck, I don't know how to diet. That is why the h.... I am in this mess now! I know that I need to eat differently, but ........

I guess I am just feeling really down and depressed (not to mention bloated) today!

Marty

Hey Mary, I too was hungry before my first fill, but I was determined to not have gained when I went to my fill appointment. I excercized and really tried to focus. I know it's not easy but you have a tool now, it may not be a great tool as of yet but it's still there. You can do it! Try and eat Protein, then veg. If you need a snack stick to 100 calorie Snacks. Try and stay away from carbs. I know it seems overwhelming but let me tell you that nothing feels better than losing and not gaining. I bought a wii fit at the beginning and did 30 minutes of fun excercize every day. When you are sitting on the couch watching tv do leg lifts, make a goal that during commercials you will walk around, try going up the stairs.. stuff like that. Keep your body moving.. now is the time where the bulk of your weight will come off , make sure you drink at least 64 ounces of Water a day.. I am a crystal light fanatic. I promise you if you try these things and yes I know it seems hard but you can do it! You went through all you did to get banded and paid for it as well, you can do this. Do not allow yourself to get into a rut. You have the power now!! Use it. Use this time where your body will shed weight like crazy to your benefit. don't allow yourself to just give in. Make a goal for every day and stick to it. Focus and just realize that a year from now you will be thin!!! Good luck and keep your head up!

THANK YOU!! I will try to do all the things you have suggested! I already decided today that this was just stupid. I was not going to fail at this. I appreciate the peptalk! I needed it!

Marty

THANK YOU!! I will try to do all the things you have suggested! I already decided today that this was just stupid. I was not going to fail at this. I appreciate the peptalk! I needed it!

Marty

I honestly feel like I am going to fail at this continuously.. you are not alone. I think it's because as a former obese person ( i love saying that) I failed at every diet I ever tried. I would lose then gain gain gain. This is different than a diet and I know you are going to be soooo successful! I am so glad you were able to get out of your funk.