I begin this blog with venting my frustrations. My loss this month has been horrible. On Aug. 6th I had lost 41 pounds since my surgery back in April on the 19th of this year 2008. I had been proud, feeling so great, excited, but now it is Aug. 29th and yesterday I was at a loss of 43 pounds, with today having the scale bounce up 1.6 pounds. I just don't get it. I am barely eating, my last fill has had me throwing up most of the month and just in the past week have I held food down. I am swimming laps in a new pool, although with bad storms that is not daily. I am sick this week with the "crud" going around, which is sinus infection, upper respiratory issues, so that does not enhance a healthy way of losing weight. I have been enjoying my smoothies, made of pure fruit, yogurt, fat free milk and some juice at times. I eat chicken, green beans, broccoli, healthy things. So - why am I not losing weight as I should??? I am stuck and can't afford to get stuck! I am reading the books, just ordered more of the vitamins to see if they help kick it back into gear from the fill centers USA web site. I even ordered a diving suit that I can continue swimming as the weather turns and the water gets colder. I am not giving up!

That is the end of my venting for this morning. If you have suggestions - send them to me! If you pray, include me in your prayer list, if you care, just care!

Don't feel so down. I lost 75 pounds the first 6 months but hit plateaus along the way, anything from two weeks to a month. I think your body needs time to adjust and then it kicks back in. If you are not eating enough, your body will go into starvation mode and you will tend to gain a little weight. Try to continue eating normal food consistently and keep exercising, it will come off.

I am in a smiliary boat as you. You have lost A LOT of weight in a short amount of time. Your body is working!! :-)

I have found that sometimes when I eat very little I don't lose as much as when I increase my food intake. My weight loss has been much slower than yours, but I am still making HORRIBLE food choices. I am still eating out near daily. :-(

I had my third fill the other day and am up to 5cc's in my band. How much do you currently have in your band?

Hang in there, you can do this. Also, what about increasing your water intake. I find that helps me get un-stuck from not losing weight. Julie :-)