The best thing for anxiety and depression is exercise. I can really feel down in the dumps and feel like I really have to drag myself to the gym. I really have to talk myself into going.
When I am done though, I feel so much better. Those endorphins that people talk about really do make a difference. I notice a difference too when I skip a day, cause I start feeling grumpy.
As far as fills go, when you lose fat around your stomach, the band gets looser and you lose restriction. It might not show on the scale, but
the fat pad inside gets smaller. Just try to stay away from carbs and you won't feel as hungry. The digestion of carbs is what makes our stomach growl.
If you have to pay for fills, that gets old, for sure. But if you can get them for a decent price or the insurance pays, try to get another one.
Won't the doctor give you one if you tell him you're hungry all the time?
Another thing I really enjoy when I am feeling discouraged is to go into the chat room here. It's fun to talk to other bandsters!
Last edited by Oregondaisy; 02-04-2008 at 09:05 PM.
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