Seeing as how we are introducing ourselves....

I'm new to this board too!  I had lapband surgery 1/28/08.  I thought I was doing really well the first few months, losing steadily.  But I got discouraged by the NUT at my center who said I doing 'just okay' and then also proceeded to tell me that I didn't need to count calories (which I told her I was doing) but just follow the band rules.  Then the NP didn't seem to know what restriction was and so she really couldn't tell me and basically told me I was eating too much, and so what if I was hungry.  I was very discouraged and I began to really flounder.  That's what I will blame on them....but the rest is me! 

I think I gave up in June or July when I was 27 pounds down.  I then began to go up and down in my weight.  I rebelled against the band rules.  It didn't seem fair!  I expected the band to do more for me!...blah blah blah.  I've had 3 fills under fluoro and I finally seem to have restriction.  However, it doesn't stop slider foods and even with restriction I've gained weight (this is from emotional eating). 

So I seem to have finally come to my senses.  What do I want?  Well I do want to lose weight and I do want to be healthy and I do want to be the person who doesn't eat a carton of ice cream when she's upset.  So I decided that I needed to exercise every day - not because good bandsters do it, but because health professionals recommend it for a variety of reasons; and I decided that in order for me to lose weight I need to follow ALL of the band rules or follow a diet plan.  I still rebel against the 3 meal a day rule and no sweets rule, so I've chosen WW.  And so far that is working for me. 

So I DO feel like I'm back on track.  A new beginning with the band.  And I'm glad to find a board that has others like me!

Welcome to BOTT and this is the place for you and others wanting to get back on track....together.

"What do I want?" is a fantastic question.  In coaching, that is one of the powerful questions we use.  It is applicable to any situation or goal.  It helps us get focused and stay focused on what we really do want. 

You've got it downnow and you did it on your own.  Unfortunately you encountered a less than a helpful situation with your NP and nut.  Despite that though, you've got it down. 

Emotional eating is a big one.  I know for me that is the main reason I regained weight and it is still the default that I sometimes go to in order to ease and take the edge off emotions.

Welcome to BOTT!

Cathy