Need Some Support

[chris9plus1 0]

I was banded in August 09 and have so far lost about 48 pounds.... which I'm very pleased with But I haven't really lost any weight since the beginning of the year and I'm really getting worried because its April now. I eat loads less than I did pre-band. I try to make the best decisions when I eat and keeping track of what I eat 90% of the time.

I know The scale isn't the best source for motivation, but I really should see it trending down over time, right? This week alone has showed a 10 pound weight gain. How is that even possible? I KNOW I didn't eat enough for that! -- And I know my scale isn't broken because my Wii fit says I weigh the same number (I checked :thumbup:) I'm going to try and cut out some higher sodium foods this next week and see if that was the culprit, but I'm at a loss as of what I should be doing different. :sad:

Anyone else seem to hit a plateau that they can't seem to get past this early on in the game? And what did you do to get past it?

FYI - I'm eating mostly solid foods so I'm not to tight and trying to 'work around' the band when I eat. I have little syptoms as far as getting stuck or throwing up. My 'test' meals are at about 3-4 ounces of solid food at a time.

Edited April 19, 2010 by chris9plus1

[Karlzmom 1]

Are you upping your exercise as you lose? If you are not working out, and continuing to push yourself, then you may be dealing with a bottomed out metabolism that is grabbing everything you put in......

[Jerrinn 0]

I agree, maybe more exercise would help. It wouldn't hurt.

Jerri

[mominkansas 2]

Maybe it is time for more restriction?

Also could you be drinking your calories? higher salt? Slider foods?

[chris9plus1 0]

Thanks for replying guys... its hard to do this on your own somedays!

I am not drinking my calories, I drink mostly crystal lite and Water. I'm going to see if I can drastically cut the salt intake this week and see if it makes a difference. I could up the exercise. My daughter and I are both highly allergic to all the crud outside so I've slacked off majorly on that because it makes us both so sick to go outside unless we have to.

I just got a wii.... so I'm hoping I'll be able to make up for some lost time on it this next few months.

Has anyone else hit a plateau this early on in their journey?

[sarcout13 0]

I am sorry you have hit a plateau, however, it was good to read someone else has been having the same problem I am. I was banded in 1/16/09, and it seems I have stopped losing weight! I have been exercising as much as I can, and it seems I hardly eat anything. I have started reading the blogs, and have decided to start at Square 1. My surgeon told be to drink 2 Protein Drinks a day, and eat a very small meal. He said to do this for several days to "jump-start" my metabolism. I will let you know how it goes. We just have to "hang in there" and not get discouraged!:thumbup:

[MrsCabes 2]

chris - how many fills have you had?