I have am down

[beckermerj 0]

I am so depressed about my weightloss I am basically not losing just staying the same I need a totally turn around I need to get back to the basics does anyone think I should go back to the liquid diet for week? I have heard of people doing that I just need to get my butt in gear. I feel a lot of restriction in the morning but the rest of the day i am ok usually I get things stuck sometimes that really hurts .. any advice I could sure use it.

[Tish5632 0]

When was your Band placed? How much weight have you lost to date? How much fill do you have in your band? What size band do you have? Even not knowing these answers, I would say you may not have quite enough restriction yet. Also, you may just be in a plateau phase. BUT, all that aside, when I got frustrated because it was taking so long to get restriction, I did go back to the liquid phase for 2 weeks. (I was 6 months post-op and had had several fills and not enough restriction yet). I found that it got me motivated again and I did lose. Since then I've had 2 more fills and now I have really good restriction. Nothing keeps me going like seeing the scale move in the right direction and seeing my clothing getting too big.

Keep up your good work!

[beckermerj 0]

I was banded in January of 2010 and I have 2 fills. I have lost totally since the whole thing started in December is like 50 lbs I know I should be happy with that but I just want more. :redface: I am going to start over this week starting monday.

[patsal 1]

First off you are beyond doing ok in weight loss. You should be steadily losing 1-2 pounds per week. If you feel you're eating and portions are out of control you need to reign it in. You could do all shakes for 3 days and that should kick it up and detox any bad carb cravings you are having. Good Luck!

[juliansmom2003 3]

OMG, you've lost 50 lbs in 4 months??? That is awesome!! Honestly, bandsters are told we lose 1 to 2 lbs a week, as it's not as drastic as gastric bypass. I think you're doing great!

Just remember to get in at least 64 ounces of Water a day and shoot for 80 grams of protein--the more Protein and Water, the more successful you will be in the weight loss. Also integrating about 30 minutes of exercise per day will help tremendously. Walking is great, so if you can do that, it will not only help with weight loss, but the exercising might make you feel better too.

Congrats on losing the 50! Holy WOW! The weight I have lost has taken me 9 months, so I'd say you're ahead of the game, so remember to give yourself the credit you deserve!!!

[BetsyB 9]

You've lost 50 pounds in less than five months?

It's time to work on your thinking, not your loss. I understand that you "want more," but that is not realistic. And because your expectations are not realistic, I think it would be a mistake to resort to liquid dieting---it reinforces the disordered thinking/disordered eating connection rather than working on developing a new, healthier relationship with food.

If you find that you're veering off course, yes--get back to basics. Make wise choices. But do recognize that your rate of loss is higher than most experience---and try to reframe your thinking. (The "starting over on Monday" might be a good place to start; how about just making a good choice for dinner tonight?)

[beckermerj 0]

Thanks for all your support you all have great ideas thank you so much.. :redface:

[shadst8 8]

You've lost 50 pounds in less than five months?

It's time to work on your thinking, not your loss. I understand that you "want more," but that is not realistic. And because your expectations are not realistic, I think it would be a mistake to resort to liquid dieting---it reinforces the disordered thinking/disordered eating connection rather than working on developing a new, healthier relationship with food.

If you find that you're veering off course, yes--get back to basics. Make wise choices. But do recognize that your rate of loss is higher than most experience---and try to reframe your thinking. (The "starting over on Monday" might be a good place to start; how about just making a good choice for dinner tonight?)

I have to agree totally with Betsy--I was banded in January 2010--excluding 30lbs loss on the six month supervised and including,two weeks pre-op, and post-op, I am down 52lbs--with 1 fill and not alot of restriction. I am happy with every pound:biggrin:.I am actually grateful for not having restriction because I have had to reshape my thinking about the scale, eating when I am hungry and stopping when I am satisfied, and eating for nourishment and not emotions. Learning those things are 100 times more important than the number on the scale. Be very proud of your accomplishment.:smile:

Edited April 30, 2010 by shadst8