Back and need to get my enthusiasm back

Hi All!  After a six week bout of severe back/hip/sciatic issues... with three doctors telling me.. I HAVE to lose some weight.. I am back... I had lap band surgery in 2007. Lost 130 pounds... felt fabulous and somehow life happened and I am back up 60 pounds and my body (which isn't getting any younger) can't handle the extra weight on my back... So its time to get back to my band!!! I had it tightened a few months ago.. but have been eating slider foods and sugar and well all the wrong stuff and until this back issue... I really have ignored the gain... so feeling guilty and dumb and sad and hopeless... but what I really need is to get my band back on my side again. So here I am!!! Looking for encouragement.... 

You came to the right place !   We can understand what your struggles are and don't lambast you if you have a bad eating day.  We are here for you.  You and I know what we need to do, we just need to suck it up and get it done.  I have gained 30 lbs since my lowest weight.....most of my cute clothes are too tight and I absolutely REFUSE to buy a bigger size!!  I am wearing whatever fits now and my wardrobe is limited.  I am a clothes hound and I hate not having a closet full of clothes that I can just grab something and it fits.  Good luck and come back often.   Together we can lose this weight !!

Hi Peggy

We are all here looking for encouragement and ideas to help us win this battle.  I am there with you regarding the aches and pains of joints and muscles.  My body needs to shed this excess I am carrying around.  Welcome. Tri

Hi Peggy, I completely understand... 

I was ignoring my regain until during my yearly check with PCP he called me OBESE!!! (my BMI was in OBESE category - and he is concerned because I started complaining about back pain, and sciatica)  He does his part - it's time to do mine. 

And he told me I need to lose at least 15 lbs in 3-4 months... I am on a way. Lost 5-7 lbs.. and plan to lose the rest before long..

 It is not easy.. but I can do it..

 

Hello from Sunny South Bay California (Torrance)!

Peggy... Im on the same boat.
Don't feel sad and hopeless... regain that "YES I CAN" attitude. You will be on your way down too.

I went to the doctor last Monday and I had to get on the scale. WOW! I have regained 40 pounds. I have clothes in my closet that is so nice and cute and I am unable to wear it.
So last Monday night, I went to the groceries and started eating the way I used to eat after surgery.
Im satisfied with the food and I am 5 Pounds down.

If I can be 5 pounds down every week... Then I think anyone can too.
We can do this!

Protien and movin' is the best recipe.
We are here for you! Check in daily!

I so appreciate the comments!!! It really does help me feel like I am not alone.. I am on day one of the band reset... doing just liquids... its hard... but my poor pouch has needed a rest from all the junk I have been trying to cram in it... I want to get back to that first year band experience!  It just makes sense.. we spend a lot of money, time, and even health risk to get these bands... and they do work --  I am living proof... so just get back on the band wagon and go!!!