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Tracking/Journaling your food intake is always a good idea IMO. I use the one at The Daily Plate on LIVESTRONG.COM - Calorie Counter, Weight Loss, Food Calorie Counter, Nutrition Facts | LIVESTRONG.COM. It also has a fitness/exercise logging function. I have found though, that calorie burn calculators are by and large extremely optimistic. If you have the funds available, I would advise investing in a HR monitor or some other device that helps determine YOUR individual workout calorie burn. Some good options are a fitbit, bodybugg (and it's clone GoWear), hr monitor watches (several models out there.. Garmin, Omron, Polar. I have a Polar). Before I got my HR monitor, I would chart my workout time at 1/2 of what I actually did. 60 minute workout I would claim 30 minutes.. this was to offset any over estimation that exercise calculators are notorious for making. I was very surprised to find after getting my watch that even cutting the time in half, sometimes the calorie burn that the site estimated was still too high. Perhaps this is just a problem with the dailyplate site. I haven't had the time or inclination to check with other sites. Just a heads up and giving my experience. One other thing that has helped me as the loss via scale has slowed down is to start keeping track of my measurements monthly. I also have clothes that I check ever so often to see if they fit again..

hi lovePink The one thing we can all be sure of during our weight loss journey, is that we will lose weight differently. some people will lose weight quicker than others (i.e. you men) some people will just have normal stalls, and others will lose at slow but steady rate. It will depend on your metabolism, excercise, and just stuff in general. So trying to answer your question, I had lost 18 lbs after 3 weeks - which i was happy about. So moving right along, i think the weight you have lost is terrific, and once again, everyoe loses at their own pace - keep on keepon on. continued best kathy

HAppy HAppy Birthday!!! it is one month fro me today and have lost 20lbs. i walk 2x aday for 15 min with weights on my anckles up and down the 5 flights of stairs at work. plus walk all day at work. i did have a stall for about a week and half.

Both surgery and weight loss throw your cycle off. We women store estrogen in our fat, so the issues post surgery run the gamet of having too many periods, none and so on for a few months. Hang in there it will get back to normal.

Tanita is a very good brand, I have owned 2 - bought a second one because the first only weighed in .5 increments so I bought one that weighed in .2. I have had the first one for around 8 years and second one for about 6 years and both are still going and accurate. BTW, this is the brand that weight watchers uses.

I had mine 3 days after surgery and now I'm 10 days late. Never been late before. I'm not prego and I know losing weight effects hormones but I don't like this waiting and wondering when ?

I am eight months post op and I've been at the same weight now for four weeks. I'm getting very frustrated. Please anybody give me some advice bc I'm very depressed about it

I am 13 days out and have been at the same weight now for 6 days! Ive increased my walking, my water intake and i too cant' seem to lose! Is it possible to get a stall this early out?????

Also congrats on your weight loss!!! Amazing!

im 4months almost 5 months out and my weight keeps on fluctuating. i dont know why i walk a lot i eat right and i am doing what i am suppose to be doing. HELP!!!!

ok .....i am soooo computer illiterate !! how in the world do i add on to my ticker ?? i mean , i created the time line , but how do i add like my pre surg weight and wt lost per month and so on ..........do i manually add that in the copy and paste section ? i know i sound like a dummy , but dont know til u ask !!!!

Hey Jakat!! I was wondering the same thing... Glad to hear you are doing so well!! We were sleeved the same day by Dr. Curry right.. Sept 24..? The holiday were tough.. I didn't go crazy or anything.. But ughhhhh!!! The cookies!!!!! I survived.. And didn't gain, but lost a couple:)) I started at 271, and I am 223.. Looking forward to the 100's!!!! What are your challenges?? Keep in touch, glad you are doing well!!

This stage is not about losing weight-it's about recovering!! Any weight loss should be considered a bonus! Your body is healing and adjusting to the new way of eating. The lump in your throat sinply means you drank too fat or too much at once or ate without chewing or ate to much too fast...slow down and listen to your body's signal. When you feel that sensation coming on you need to slow down or stop. I know when I drink something fast I getthe feeling. Good luck to you!

I have been struggling with my weight since I gave birth to my first kid. I will never forget; I was 185 lbs when I left the hospital (19 yrs. old) and it’s been a roller coaster since. When I left the hospital they put me on the Depo Provera birth control shot and I blew up. I figured that was the best option since taking my BC pills daily was a concern. I was too busy enjoying life lol. My weight at that time increased to 260 so I went on a serious diet and was able to lose 48 lbs. I went down to 212 lbs. and that was my lowest weight in my adult years. My weight gradually increased again but I never went over 260 lbs. I was always lucky enough to maintain that weight. I would occasionally go on diets to lose weight when I had something big coming up or going on vacation, but of course nothing last. I tried Weight watchers, Curves, Phentermine 37.5 mg, Zantrex 3, and the Lemonade diet. I was able to lose the most with Phentermine but I think my body got too used to it in the end. Up until my I had my 2nd child I didn’t really worry much about my weight. I figured as long as I don’t go over 260 I’m good. Well that quickly changed when I had my son. I was 240 lbs. when I got pregnant and only gained 20 lbs. during my entire pregnancy. I was active and tried my best to limit my calorie intake. However, after I gave birth it was a wrap, my weight increased to a whopping 270, and when I got laid it increased to 313. My highest ever! I started thinking about Bariatric back in 2012 but it was going to be the lap band. After speaking to a few ppl I realized it wasn’t for me. My son is now 5 and weight is something I think about constantly. It’s hard for me to keep up w/ him and I find myself missing out because I pretty much hide in my house. He spends a lot of time w/ his father or his sister because it’s hard for me to move around. I get tired quickly, my body starts to ache, and I just don’t want to be seen. I told myself this is not a way to live life and I’m missing my son grow up so I finally make the decision to do something about it. First it was the Sleeve, but after further research and speaking with ppl that had both surgeries done I decided to change my mind to the Gastric Bypass. My surgeon’s office submitted for approval last week and I’m been impatiently waiting. I’m scared to death, but I know in the long run this is the best option for me. When I started the weight loss journey I was 306 and now I’m at 280. Once we get the approval I will start the pre-op diet and hopefully will be able to lose another 10 lbs. before surgery. My goal weight is 175 but my doctor wants me to get down to 150. Personally I think that’s a bit small but he knows best.

Well I dont know if im setting myself up to just get knocked down but im 33yrs and I have been over weight all my life my bmi is 36.8 and I have Gerd,High Trigyecerides,Edema,Artheritis,and severe backpain.I have Cigna OAP INS. My question is do you think I have enough co-morbid conditions to be approved or do I have to have a BMI of 40 or more? Any info would be great.

I did a little over two weeks on a liquid pre-op. My first few days were terrible. In fact, I took a day off work just so I could give myself time to adjust. I was doing 5 shakes a day with a small (1/2c) serving of vegetables every day. My first two days I actually allowed myself to eat some steamed salmon in order to help me transition, so I was doing 2 shakes and 2 pieces of fish. Then, on the day I was supposed to start, it was nothing but shakes all day. The first few days were the worst, but then I started dropping weight By the time I was one week pre-op, I was finding that I couldn't eat all they wanted me to. I was having trouble getting in 3 shakes a day (the absolute minimum) because my desire to eat (as well as choke down another shake) were both at an absolute minimum. I was glad for my surgery date to get here. It was hard but the whole time I just kept reminding myself that the only person who would lose if I failed to keep with it would be me. I had to take responsibility. In a lot of ways, the pre-op diet is good training. If we can't make it two weeks, how are we ever going to do a lifetime?

Ok, let's take a deep breath....... Everything will be just fine.. Now, which surgery did you have? The RnY or the sleeve? I know that I had the sleeve and I don't have a pouch, I have a stomach that is still intact but just smaller..... When you get to goal, whether it's before the end of a year or after we just go into maintenance. Which means we follow our NUT direction and eat a few more calories to maintain a certain weight. No big deal. You can do this, just take 1 step at a time. Always keep the diet high in protein and low in carbs.

Now that I am so close to my goal of 150 I have developed new habits lol one of which will probably be bad eventually lol but hell I went years without bcuz of my weight. My addictions are shopping for new clothes and shoes and crossing my legs!! Lol I have been to the mall everyday this week!!! Lol I am very cost conscience bcuz I only hit the clearance racks and deals in shoes. So I haven't spent to much but I have spoiled myself. But my bday is dec 23 and I'm finished Xmas shoppin for the family already. And I have no clothes now since I have lost 76lbs. Now that I don't have so much extra weight I can now wear the heels I've been wanting to wear! It feels so good to shop on the clearance rack and always find ur size!! Now the crossing legs addiction...I LOVE IT!!! I haven't been able to cross my legs in years!!! Now that I can do with ease I can't help but to always sit like that now! I think it's so sexy and I feel sooooo sexy!!! This surgery was the best thing I cud have ever done for myself and my family and I hope anyone that is thinking about this surgery will definitely get it!!! IT'S SOOO WORTH IT!!!!

Comparing your weight loss to mine (or anyone else's) is always a mistake and a sure recipe for frustration. We are all individuals and all unique. There are just too many variables to judge your success against someone else's. Just keep following the protocol, stay active, and stay away from the scales for at least a week and two would be even better. You're gonna love the new you!!

Hi, my name is Tricia, and I had surgery bank on August 18th. I have 4cc's in a 9cc band. Problem? I have lost 20 pounds - all of which happened in September and October. The scale has not budged since. I do not have any restriction at all, and feel like I am still doing this on my own. It is getting scary, I don't want to gain that 20 back. Can I call and tell them I need a fill? How often is everyone else out there getting them? The most frustrating part is : yes, my close friends and family say they are seeing a difference, but I have had people at work ask if it is not working. It's kind of embarassing, even though I know I should not care!!! lol Any input would be appreciated!!

I think esp being a nurse you need the time. This time will give you an opportunity to plan how you are going to eat and drink while at work. We all know that nursing is unpredictable. It can go from 0 to 100 in minutes back to 20 in the next. You need this time to get used to the new way of eating and figure out how you are going to do this at work. As far as your co-workers, they should know that it isn't instant skinny. Also, that a slow weight loss is a healthier one. Cut yourself some slack and take it one day at a time. Also you did this for yourself. Not your coworkers. Good luck and keep us posted.

I have to stand up throughout my meal and when I stand I feel a plopping of my food going through my band and down to my stomach and then I don't feel any more pressure. Lately I have had a horrible pain in my chest after I eat but I have had my 2nd fill for a few months and this pressure has recently started I have never had heart born so I don't know what that feels like but I'm assuming that's what it is. starting weight 287.6 current weight 253.4

For openers -- the people who are telling you that you could die are crazy. Don't listen to them. Second, if you really want to worry about risks -- then make a list of all of your current medical conditions. If you don't face some of the potential risks invovled with the band now --- what is going to happen to you in 10 yrs? With the band you do have a decent chance of developing some type of discomfort and minor complicaiton soon or later that you will most likely be able to deal with. There is also always a small possbility it will be more compicated and that you may eventally have to have it out or revised. But thre's one thing for sure beyond any question ----- that is -- if you don't do something radical to lose the weight you have - you're defintely headed for extremely serious trouble. I got the band almost 5 yrs ago. I took care of it. I lost and kept off 80lbs. I have tired very hard not to play games with it and I usually manged to stay honest and real. People who don't do that are going to have trouble. Sometimes even people who are very good have trouble. All I can tell you is -- it's just unbelieveble to actually get your life back. I not only lost 80lbs and regained my health-- I feel like I turned the clock back 80 yrs! I'm 61 and people think I'm 40. I feel like 35. Look --- I"m not going to tell you that there are guarantee to the band ---- but there are definely guarantees to being morbidly obese.

Have you taken your measurements. I would bet you have lost a lot of inches even though the scale hasnt moved. Just be patient and the weight will come off. Congrats on the 47 lbs you have lost!

Help people help!!!! So before surgery my weight was a solid 350. Surgery was in April of this year from then to now I have gone to weigh 295 pounds..but the problem is I have been at that weight sine August. I have already had two fills and stay within my calorie intake. And I work out almost everyday day from 45-60 min. What is going on. I'm going crazy with this. I wanted to be at 285 by the end of this year. What am I doing wrong. Should I be doing more. Help fellow lapbanders!!!!!!!!