slow weight loss...fill?

[Pinkygirl 34]

I can't stay off the scale! I hate my scale and want to think it's broken! I was banded on 12/20/2010 and only lost about 5 lbs since surgery! this is ridiculoussssssss. Its already February and I think I should have lost alot more. I have 8ccs in a 14cc band. I constantly think about food and want to eat everything I see. I eat alot less than I used to and walk alot now. I do get slime and stuck so I know there is some type of restriction going on but Im hungry a couple hours later. I think I have alot of head hunger that's why im going to vent right now here. Im thinking about going in for another fill hopefully this monday :/ any suggestions anyone?

[Pinkygirl 34]

Im going for a fill tomorrow

[Tami_819 17]

I'm sorry you feel like you are stalling out right now. I would look at your diet and see exactly what you are eating & start a journal for it. food calories add up quicker than you realize. Make sure you are getting the right amount of Protein, eat your veggies and minimal carbs or none depending on your choice. Don't forget lots of Water but no drinks with your meals. Maybe mix up your exercise routine a bit, or throw one in if you haven't started that yet. They say the band will help with limiting your intake. I can't speak for that because with my 2 fills, i haven't felt full yet or found any foods i can't eat except a few raw veggies. However, i've lost 50lbs since being banded in late October so it has to be my diet control & exercise that's doing it for me right now & i'm loving it! It's hard on some days but i keep pushing through.

I'm also on my scale every morning, same clothes, same time. I just can't seem to stay off it...LOL I know it will vary day by day, but it keeps me in check.

Good luck, i'm sure you'll get on track in not time!

[HeatherinCA 10]

Yea, record your diet and see what you are eating, make sure it's under 1200, I know for me it was a big surprise how each little thing adds up. Also make sure you do intense exercise 5x a week. There is a difference between wanting food and being hungry, try paying real close attention to your body is saying. The band just keeps me from being hungry all the time. It doesn't stop me from eating whatever I want, that is what the diet is for.

It's hard! We are addicted to food, but we gotta focus on other things.

[ElfiePoo 109]

What are you eating during the day? I found that when I eliminated wheat products and kept my carbs below 60 (with my carbs mainly coming from vegies), the head cravings went away after awhile.

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