Barbara 48

Okay readers, here's one for you. I got banded a year ago this past May. I have lost 45lbs. I don't know when or where, I stopped caring or became discourged. I had a total of four fills. At first I felt the restriction but it seem like two or three weeks later, it's like I had no fills done at all. I drink a protein drink in the mornings and I drink water or juice with protein until about 4 p.m. then I eat a little something. Like meat, vegatables and maybe pinto beans. (this changes daily. This is an example) About 8 or 9 p.m I may eat a half bowl of frozen yogart. I weight myself every morning and either I weight the same or may have lost or gained one pound. This goes on for weeks of just being at the same spot. Like I'm maintaining weight. I want to lose! I keep saying I'm going on a protein drink diet only but by the time I start getting hungry around 4 or 5 p.m. There went that thought and I eat something. I think I have given up. I'm at a stand still and getting frustrated. It's like I have given up and don't want to fight anymore. I even started telling myself I have to lose more for my school reunion in two months thinking that would moviate me but each day I still eat and drink the same old thing. I don't exercise. I work and I have said all the walking and standing I do on the job is enough especially since I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis. In the past few months I have really had a lot of flair-ups that cause me a lot of pain. So exercising is far from my mind. My doctor said to keep a record of what I eat. I did that. Then he said go on protein drink for three days. I did that. May lose one or two lbs. then back to losing, gaining or just staying the same weight. Have I stretched my band after the fills. I forgot to mention that for the couple of weeks after the fills if the food doesn't want to go down I do have to bring it back up so I get some restriction. But it seems like two or three weeks later, It seem like I'm overeating and could have stretched the band each time I eat. What should I do?

Thanks to all of you that replyed back to me. I am going to try all that was suggested to me. You all gave me encourgement to don't give up but try something different and I'm starting that first thing in the morning. Will keep you informed. Thanks guys!!!

Thanks for the info. I will try what you said. This has given me some encougement. I appreciate it.

Has anyone found the instructions to the Lap-Band pedometer? Please can someone help me. I have no idea how to get the thing to work. I mostly want it for the number of steps . Thanks in advance.

Did anyone get a Pedometer with a f.m. radio from Lap-Band when you had your surgery? In my folder from my doctors office when I had my band surgery, was a free pedometer with radio if you filled out a questionaire form. I did that and one was sent to me. However, I misplaced the instructions and have not a clue how to work the darn thing! The doctor office is out of the forms where I probably could email or call them. If anyone has one could you please help me out on figuring out how to use it.:thumbup: Thanks in advance.

Hi Jodi; Thanks for replying. Yes if you find the instructions please email them to me at: barbara-conway@sbcglobal.net Thanks again.

Hello; thanks for replying. Good luck to you when you do have the surgery. I'm in the southwest part of Okla. Good luck to you!

Hello to all; :thumbup: I'm new to this site and so far I have enjoyed reading everything. I had my band done May 22. Have lost about thirty pounds. I do have questions that I will share later. To all, have a good day!

Hello everyone, I am new to this site and I have enjoyed reading what others had to say. I do need some answers concerning the band. I had mine done May 22 and have lost thirty pounds. My concern is: I think this is too slow and I've had three fills. I am scheduled to have a fourth fill on the 25th of this month. If I have this fill done and it is too tight, what side effects will happen? I must admit that some days I don't feel hungry, I don't eat or I will eat something like mashed potatoes and green beans. Here goes the excuses! I work and stand on my feet my whole shift and walking is done alot on my job. I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis ) very badly and when I get home I go right to bed because of tireness and hurting. When I get up and hour and a half later, I cook for the family and so exercising is out for me. A few times I did force myself to ride the bike I have, pain and all! Could this be why I'm not losing more weight? Anyone have any quick recipes I can put together so I can eat and still lose weight. I do try and get my protein drinks in each day. I know potatoes and green beans is too much and I need something else to eat, but it just seem like a quick fix for me being so tired. Please help! Barbara 48

Thanks Fanny, I feel better now. I will eat more fibous foods and try to stay on track. What about the execising ? You have put a smile on my face. Thanks again.