Welcome to the "Slow Loser" thread on LBT.

A few orders of business to begin.

First, we need to elect a leader. Someone who will voice our opinion clearly and with wisdom and humor. Our Leader will support us in our efforts and remind us of our NSV's and to not be discouraged.

I nominate - Vinesqueen. I can think of no on here on the board more eloquent and positive in her day to day outlook. (she has no idea about this, by the way - this is my own little invention - but I still think she should be our leader)

Second - we need to define "slow loser". I would propose that a slow loser is someone who is losing (or lost) less than 1 pound per week (average) during the first year of banding.

Third - Our Mission. Our Mission will be to stick together as a group. There is always strength in numbers. As we see newly banded people losing more in a month or six weeks than we have lost in 6 months to a year, we will join together and remind each other of how well we're doing. We'll chant the LBTSL ( that LapBand Talk Slow Loser) mantra of "It's not a race, it's not a race" over and over again.

Will you join me? Will you, a slow loser, a turtle in the weight loss race, make your voice heard amongst all these rabbits? Mostly will you let me know that I am not alone out here in bandland?

Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

Marilyn, what is the beck diet solution? I am not familiar with it.

Marilyn, what is the beck diet solution? I am not familiar with it.

Hi there, its a book that helps you make behavioral changes. I've attached a copy of the 1st chapter (pdf) to this message.

I started an online yahoo group if anyone is interested.

LifeAfterWLS : Life after WLS

Beck Chp 1.pdf

Marilyn, I don't want anyone of us to feel alone. That is what this thread is all about. I have only lost 35 lbs since March and gained back 5lb. The doctor did a barium swallow to see if everything was ok and it is. They think I just don't have enough fill. So the gave me another .2cc yesterday, will see. Yes I get very discourged and wonder if I did the right thing in getting the band. But I know if I hadn't gotten the band I would be even heavier than I am right now. I also understand the feeling of being a loser, with every watching and asking "how much have you lost". So this thread is a great place to express thoses feeling, and no one is going to judge anyone.

something like this is exactly what I have been looking for. I will soon join your team on yahoo too.

I will be purchasing this book today....!

thanks so much...it means a great deal. I am being honest with myself and know that I have to fix my mental thoughts as well to have longterm sucess after getting banded.

glad i am not alone!

Hi there, its a book that helps you make behavioral changes. I've attached a copy of the 1st chapter (pdf) to this message.

I started an online yahoo group if anyone is interested.

LifeAfterWLS : Life after WLS

I had my Band Dec 15th 06. I didnt lose anything till probably around May 07. Started out in the 160's, now at 121.5. Haven't lost anything in a while, and my goal weight is 110. I am restricted, and dealing with the PB, but frustrated about lack of weight losss progress. Everyone else seems to be losing so much more....it sucks! I am just under 5 ft tall so if the starting weight seems low, it was alot for my body type.

farrellduggan,

You're within about 10 lbs of your goal... I think you should change your mindset a little bit. At this point, you're kind of like the average person with 10 or 15 lbs to deal with, you know?

It is frustrating to be a slow loser, but I know darn good and well when I sabotage myself. I have a slow metabolism and I can lose slowly if I exercise and eat right. I can not lose anything and just maintain if I eat any sugar.

Thats great 4jin! I think it will help me a great deal if I am following the book along with others.

Marilyn

something like this is exactly what I have been looking for. I will soon join your team on yahoo too.

I will be purchasing this book today....!

thanks so much...it means a great deal. I am being honest with myself and know that I have to fix my mental thoughts as well to have longterm sucess after getting banded.

glad i am not alone!

thanks Marilyn, I will read that today. Just hang in there! Things can be incredibly tough but no matter how slow the weight loss is, you know as well as I do that without the band, we would all be heavier by now and would of continued to try diets and failed.

Marilyn,

I purchased the book online. Now I can't wait for it to come in the mail!!!!

Marilyn,

I purchased the book online. Now I can't wait for it to come in the mail!!!!

Thats great! I started a yahoo group where we can discuss the book, etc.

If you are interested, here's the link:

LifeAfterWLS : Life after WLS

Marilyn

Just a heads up. Oprah is doing a show today 12/7 regarding WLS and addiction swapping. I believe it is a rerun.

cool I set it to record...I haven't seen it before

thanks

it is a rerun but it is a very good episode to watch...they actually played it in our support group meeting a few months ago

Wow... I don't even have to think about this one. I am a negative loser so count me in!