I haven't been told I was carb sensitive but I know I am. I have committed to doing a very low carb, high protein, high fat diet for the entire month of May after losing only 3 pounds in april. I'm doing 20 net carbs (carbs minus fiber) 70-90 grams of protein and the remainder of my calories from fat.

There are a lot of folks who say "a calorie is a calorie is a calorie" but I don't feel like it is the case in my body. Give it a try, see how you lose, see how you feel.

I understand your frustration, but the question remains...Are you working out? None of us got into this situation by exercising regularly and eating well, and we aren't going to get out of this situation by continuing the habits we had before surgery. I'm not trying to lecture at all, but surgery- either lap band or sleeve is not a magic bullet. You have to do your part as well, and that means getting off the couch and getting moving. Even walking around your neighborhood for a half hour after dinner will make a huge difference. Probably time to face the music and really consider your activity level here. It's not likely that two weight loss surgery "failures" are the problem here. Sometimes the truth hurts...

No one told me but after a 4wk long stall, I KNOW I am!!! I cut my carbs in half, from 100 to under 50 and threw out the protein bars that a friend online called "glorified candy bars" and after making those changes on Monday, I have lost 4lbs!!! I am thrilled!!! Just goes to show we are all different and what works for one may not work for another. I had tried exercising more, upping my calories, counting points (WW), and the scales did not move one pound during April!! Hang in there, u will find what works for you...keep your chin up and keep the faith that this will work!!

I understand your frustration, but the question remains...Are you working out? None of us got into this situation by exercising regularly and eating well, and we aren't going to get out of this situation by continuing the habits we had before surgery. I'm not trying to lecture at all, but surgery- either lap band or sleeve is not a magic bullet. You have to do your part as well, and that means getting off the couch and getting moving. Even walking around your neighborhood for a half hour after dinner will make a huge difference. Probably time to face the music and really consider your activity level here. It's not likely that two weight loss surgery "failures" are the problem here. Sometimes the truth hurts...

What makes you think she's "on the couch"? Even at 360 pounds for ME exercise was NOT the problem.. the problem was in the kitchen! When someone would give me advice like "oh just walk around the neighborhood for half an hour" or my personal favorite "park in the furthest parking spot" I'd just look at them with a really confused look.... and say...."so you mean if I just park in the furthest parking spot, that will help me more than my 15 mile weekly hiking/walking schedule?"

I understand your frustration, but the question remains...Are you working out? None of us got into this situation by exercising regularly and eating well, and we aren't going to get out of this situation by continuing the habits we had before surgery. I'm not trying to lecture at all, but surgery- either lap band or sleeve is not a magic bullet. You have to do your part as well, and that means getting off the couch and getting moving. Even walking around your neighborhood for a half hour after dinner will make a huge difference. Probably time to face the music and really consider your activity level here. It's not likely that two weight loss surgery "failures" are the problem here. Sometimes the truth hurts...

Wow! Assume much? I work full-time teaching, have 4 kids which requires me to be at either the soccer fields or football fields 4 days/week usually chasing my 2yr-old, church 2/wk, finishing my Master's, cub scouts every wk, n I have my own business. i'm VERY active n assumed i would lose a bunch going from recovery to full-on life, but no. Plz remember EVERY body IS different. I'm looking for others in my situation who may be able to offer insight. Ur comment was simply judgemental.

Thanks for the encouragement. I've put away the scale, been tracking my intake, sharing my online journal w/the dietician, n finally worked out today!! I will just b patient n know the pounds will fall off. I'm also working on reducing stress. I skipped a few activities w/the kids this week for some ME-time.