failure

 Thanks, Marie, I can't blame the band.  It's my stupid Fing vasculitis (per usual).  But I'll keep going.  Exercising and eating properly isn't bad for me.  

When's the last time you dropped 63 lbs and kept if off?  Failure?  I don't think so! 

Don't let yourself go there!  That kind of thinking will defeat you every time.  You've been dealing with a lot.  Maybe it's time to give yourself a break and know that this may not be fast journey but it's still worthwhile.  If you're at all like me I would have gained 20 lbs in 2 years without my band.

Think about it...

Never give up!  We're all in your corner.

Lisa O.

I don't think you're a failure at ALL. But I also can't imagine how hard it is to be taking prednisone and also try to lose weight.  

I know it's frustrating! I had high hopes for the band and when it failed miserably, it was very disheartening. I imagine it's similar for you just because of the prednisone?  I can feel your frustration.

Sending you a hug, if nothing else! 

You are not a failure. 

Period

You are a fighter. 

There are a lot of bandsters that never lost a thing, or very little and don't have medical issues to contend with. 

(((((HUGS)))))

 Thank you, everyone.  My band is working.  It's my vasculitis and meds messing me up :(  but I'll keep going.  Exercise and eating healthy is a good thing no matter what.  And I did get some of my gained weight off after the last flare and 80mg of pred.  Until I can get off of pred the reality is I don't think much weight will come off.  When will I get off pred?  Well, I've been on it nonstop for 7 years, so I don't know LOL.