Help I've fallen and I can't get up!

[sash 0]

Off the wagon that is.....

Okay this is my confession post.

I've gained 5 pounds this month.

Yes 5 lbs!

No, Not good!

I have been doing so well.

I have been loosing slowly since I got my band 09/30/08 but I have lost @ 62lbs.

Not great but the fact remains I have been loosing.

The last few months I've been loosing like 2-3 lbs a month.

I only have @9 lbs to be in onederland seeing how close I am has been a very exciting prospect for me!

Now this month I've gained 5lbs!:biggrin:

Okay here's the real confession part....

I know you are probably not shocked easily so here goes...

I've slacked off on my excercising and I've been making bad food/drink choices.

I am having a hard time gettting back on the wagon.

I have a long way to go so I can't give up now this is too important to me to fail.

It's just not an option.

I keep asking my self why I let myself get out of hand like this and I can't answer that question.

I am in need of some encouragement!

I think I'm going to go on the 5 day pouch test and see if I can regain my composure.

Is there anyone else out there struggling or who has struggled in the past and sucessfully gotten back on the wagon who would have some words of wisdom?

Anyone who would like to join me doing the 5 day pouch test?

Here is the link if so...

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Thanks for letting me unload!

:sneaky:

[123crod 170]

Catch yourself now while you have only gained a small amount. It is an easy correction, but if you let it go too far it will be harder. Come on you can do it you already lost 62 what is five more to get you on track. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

[xxlaneyxx 0]

for about the past 4-5 months,I too have been struggling.up and down with the same 10lbs. I am now back on track and intend to stay yhat way!

I would recommend the 5 day pouch test if you can stick to it-it really does help. The added weight loss that you will get from that will be an incentive to get back on track.

I hope you find things easier,and well done for all the weight you have lost so far!

Happy banding and good luck in the journey.

[als74 1]

I am sort of in the same place. I have been making poor food choices, overeating, and not exercising. I have lost 80 lbs since Dec and am 15lbs to onederland, but have been slowly gaining (about 3 lbs back now) and am freaking out. I have been out and about, and really trying to eat smaller amounts, but have found myself grazing. I would love to go get a fill, but I think my restriction is fine. I still have discomfort occationally, and am worried that if I get a fill, I will be too tight again. I really should do the pouch test, but I get so hungry lately that my stomach hurts. Granted, the hunger is 4-5 hours apart like it should be, but that is when I eat a good amount of food. When I eat less, I am hungry in much less time (1-3 hours). Should I try for another fill?

[travelinsnorkel 0]

I guess that it boils down to the fact that even though the band helps us with our weight loss, our brains have to catch up. I still sometimes feel like I go into my old eat without thinking mode...this usually ends up in PBing! Good luck to you and I hope that you get back on track!

[skinnybee 0]

what is the 5 day pouch test

[greytz 4]

62 lbs since Sept is fabulous! Don't be so hard on yourself. You could have had a particularly stressful month that brought about this change. The important part is to attempt to recognize what caused the sudden departure from your routine and change it asap. It sounds like maybe emotional eating. Go back to a seminar or check with a nutritionist or maybe go back in and talk to your surgeon again to get yourself back on track. Good Luck.

[sash 0]

Thank you everyone!

skinnybee click on the name in my original post it's actually a link to the website where you can see the daily eating regamine.

For those of you who may be interested....

There is actually a group on Lapbandtalk starting the 5-day pouch test on Monday I have decided to join.

Here is the link:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/group-5-day-pouch-test-96242/index8.html

if you'd like to join us please do!:thumbup: