Hi everyone. It has been 3 months since my surgery and at first everything was great. I lost 10 pounds in the first couple of weeks and I have had one fill. I go for my next one on the 29th. My problem is that I have only lost 15 pounds and I workout regularly. I do cardio and weight train. I don't have much restriction anymore and can eat like I used to. I try hard not to over eat but sometimes I do. I have had some serious family emergencies in the last 6 weeks and my stress level is through the roof. I eat when I'm stressed and therefore I feel like I am letting myself down. I am hoping that after my fill I will feel better and the weight will start coming off again. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Its easy to say "keep your chin up" but hard to do. Know there are people who here on LBT that will listen. Do the best you can and don't beat yourself up.

Babs

Hey there! I can relate to your wanting to have restriction. I have had 4 fills in 4 months. Each one built on itself. I know it is hard to hear, but keep on getting fills until you reach a good level of restriction. It may take 2 or 3 fills. Don't beat yourself up. Change happens over time. I have been banded since April 24th and I have lost 32 lbs. Which I think is FANTASTIC!! Athough compared to my fellow bandsters, I am loosing slow. We are all different, but the important thing is to talk about how we feel and to do the best we can! Hang in there!

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is hard and I am commited. I am hoping that after this fill, things will start moving again. Angie, Congrats on losing 32 lbs. That is just wonderful and motivating. I hope to see that number in time. Thank you Babs for letting me know I have people out there that I can lean on. Take care.

Awww.. dont feel bad.. u have done great!! I have had my band for a year now and i have only lost 35 lbs.. FOOD IS MY WEAKNESS!!! if u ever need to talk.. just leave me a message..

You can pull through this. What's your calorie intake like?

You my be wanting more cause your working out more.

I've had my band for 3 yrs. I lost 30 in the first yr, thought I could do it myself and walked away from everyone. Well now I'm back and working it, with 10# gained back. Since April I've lost 20 making it a total of 40 gone and 40 to go.

I'm happy that I'm losing it slow. I feel that if it's slow it gives me a better chance to keep it off. Work the tool. Work the new change of life style

I started of slow w/a food dairy. Now I count calories and work out twice a week.

I too still have food as the "go to" when things get rough, but I think about it first these days befor I grab it. Some times I make the right choice and sometimes I don't.

Maybe if your a crafty type person, keep something handy to keep your hands and mind occupied.

I am right here in Utah, I will get my band a week from tomorrow. I have yahoo on nearly all day -- and I have unlimited long distance, if it helps to to have a phone call, it can be done. Let me know!

Again, thank you everyone for your words of wisdom. I got my second fill 3 days ago and I have lost a few more pounds. I am hoping that this restriction lasts. I am focusing on myself and trying to be positive. vinking_girl, congrats on your surgery and good luck. The gas pain isn't fun but try to walk and follow what they tell you. Let me know how it all goes.