NickiD

I had a band to sleeve revision on 6/15/10. I started at 237 and I am now 197. That's only 40lbs in 6 months . I only had about 60% of my stomach removed and it was not made into the shape of a sleeve, and the doctor told me I would not lose all of my excess weight if I didn't work for it. I do not exercise as much as should and I can eat more than I should be able to. What should I do. I experience head hunger quite often and I snack all day. I really want to turn things around and lose 20 lbs by New Years Day. I know that sounds like a lot, but it's a reachable goal. I do have a hypothyroidism and I take meds for that as well. Any advice you all can offer is greatly appreciated.

I feel like such a failure, and so many of my friends know about the surgey nd they all look so disappointed when they hear my progress thus far. I mean I started at 237 and six months later i fluctuate between 197 and 202. It is so frustrating. It seems the only time my body responds and drops weight is when I eat absolutely nothing. I was so depressed the other day because I was able to eat a whole sandwich, it took an hour but I ate it. Thanks for the suggestions, i'll certainly try. Hi Nicki, Well, firstly if you discover how to lose 20 Lbs in 2 weeks, please definitely share it here!! I just want to lose 10... LOL Don't worry too much though, seriously. So, you're a slow loser... nothing wrong with that. You lost 40 LBS WOW!!! That's really great!! Only thing I can suggest to you is perhaps, start over. Go super low carbs for a few days and flush that Fluid out. You will lose fast that way. It will also curb that awful head hunger and urge to snack all the time. Hang in there, and definitely remain positive and appreciative to the pounds you have lost. The weight loss will return once you do those things. Include the workouts to add to the losses!! Good luck!

I had the band done about 5 years ago and i lost about 50lbs and gained it all back. I had the revision done 6/15/10. I have only lost 40 lbs since, but the quality of my life is so much better. I choose not to have the full 80% of my stomach removed and I am suffering the consequences of that choice now. I can eat far more than most. My biggest problem is head hunger, because of it I tend to snack all day. I desperately want to reach my goal weight of 145lbs, but I don't know how to get there. Because I am not seeing much progress I have also slacked off with exercising. Can anyone offer advice or suggestions? I am open to anything.