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Topic: Where are you at?
Just wondering how others are doing. I had the lap band done i Nove 2005. I am now down 75 pounds 294 to 219 and wanting to go to 150 so another 69 pounds
Topic: RE: The things nobody wants to talk about...
I think I am doing ok, but these are things that are just not talked about in general! Over all, I think I have a good outlook. I am healthy, and doing ok maintaining. I am keeping the option open for a therapist, but I am doing alright. I agree with it being 90% mental for sure! I will probably email you after the weekend (actually spending the weekend alone with hubby, with no kids!), heading out of town in a few hours, and need to do some laundry so I have something to wear! ( course with no kids around maybe I won't need clothes
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Topic: RE: The things nobody wants to talk about...
Diana
You're not alone...we all seem to have our struggles and I know that JennSA struggles with maintaining her goal weight too. She travels a lot and tends to lose too much when she's away from home...and it scares her too. I will say this...I have found my healthy balance...and I love myself...everyone should. I'm not perfect...nobody is...BUT I know that I live a healthy balances lifestyle and I'm ok with that. I still struggle at times with not being the weight or size I "want" to be...but I also try to remember that I'm not where I was...I'm not 329 pounds...I'm not tired all the time...I'm not in pain all the time...I eat healthy and feel more in control of what I do to my body...I exercise...I drink a lot of water...I take my vitamins. My point is focus on the good and move forward. If you're really scared about being under weight and having food issues...you should consider seeing a therapist. I know I always keep that as an option for myself...if I need it I will do it. I've said from day one...this surgery is 10% physical and 90% mental.
Please feel free to email me anytime if you want to chat further...you're not in this alone
Tanya
Tanya Topic: RE: The things nobody wants to talk about...
I realize I am answering an old thread, but I'm just now reading it!
Ok, here's my issue.
Maintaining is scarey! Not just a little, terrifying. I am actually below goal, and trying to convince myself that it is ok to eat more, in fact necessary, after a lifetime of deprivation and dieting. I am freaking out that I will regain and end up back where I started.
I'm also struggling with the sugar demons. I am eating sweets every single day. I know that is why I feel tired all the time. So, what do I do about it? I live on caffeine. NOT the best choice in the world.
I don't exercise. I am more active in general, but don't exercise.
And guess what? Losing the weight did not solve all of my life problems! Hmm, who would have thunk? lol. My feet still hurt ( bone spurs), my back still hurts.
Topic: RE: What has everyone lost so far!
I have lost so far 199 lbs
358 lbs highest
286 lbs day of surgery
159 lbs today
only 1 lbs shy of my goal to lose 200 lbs. I have been stuck going up and down a few lbs for the past few months. It gets very frustrating at times. But I just have to keep telling myself that I have come so far and I need to be happy with what I have already lost.
Terri
Topic: RE: Calorie help!
I try to also keep to around 1200 calories a day. I do notice that when I start eating more then my weight loss stalls more. I started at my highest weight at 358lbs, the day of my surgery I was 286lbs and am now at 159lbs. I have 1 more lb to reach my goal of losing 200lbs. I'm so excited to be so close to it, but also frustrated as I have for the past 2-3 months been up and down 1-5lbs and just can't seem to reach my goal. I guess I have been eating too many carbs. So, it's back to basics with eating protein and only healthy carbs.
Terri
Topic: RE: gaining weight
I too have been up and down a few pounds the past 6 months. It does get a little frustrating to not be losing. I'm so close to my goal of losing 200lbs, and these past few months have been hard. But, I just have to remember to cut the carbs out which seems to be my downfall. So, It's back to basics of protein and exercise. Wishing you all the luck. 
I'm yelling at you to get back on track and do what is right for your mind, body, and soul.
PS feel free to yell at me too. As I need it too at times.
Hope this helps
Terri
I'm yelling at you to get back on track and do what is right for your mind, body, and soul.
PS feel free to yell at me too. As I need it too at times.
Hope this helps
Terri 
Topic: RE: Need to lose 30 pounds plus a tt!
I had the revison from the band to the bypass so no fill for me. I did order some work out DVD's so my daughter and I are going to use those.
Topic: RE: I need some help!!!
Wow you all are doing so great. I had mine on 11/23/05 and started at 294 down to 220 and struggling to ge further. Stick with it Kk you can do it. Big breath and pretend that you didn't go up and weigh again on Monday
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