Newbie on Forum ~ 5 months banded

[AngieSmith 0]

Hello my name is Angie,

My husband and I both started our journeys together. He was banded August 2010 and myself Sept 2010. We both are doing well. He is going in for his 2nd adjustment next week and I will be going in March. We excerise as much as possible atleast 3 times a week with our crazy schedules. My question is - we have not lost anything since our last adjustment we lose a few pounds then gain them back. We follow our diets, drink Protein Shake for Breakfast small lunch- grilled chicken, tuna, or baked fish something like that - then the same for dinner. Small portions which we can't each much anyways and seem full. Why the stop in weight loss. Alittle disappointed but I know we are still fairly new and still have a long ways to go. Any suggestions or is this normal in between adjustments. Any input is greatly appericiated.

Thanks

Angie Smith

[thsisme 14]

Angie, everyone is different, so I might be suggesting something that you are already doing....Have you kept a food and exercise journal? What is small? Do you weigh your food? Are you watching carb, fat, Protein intake?

I have found that this is not a one solution fits all process. I have found that I have to keep my protein up and have recently had to adjust my carb and fat intake. I exercise everyday which is hard for me to do as I work long hours and sometimes have to wake up early to get an extra 30 minutes in.

Congrats to you and your hubby!

[PackersFan 4]

Hi Angie,

You and I were banded around the same time. My weight loss had come to a screeching halt a couple of weeks ago, and then I just decided to really focus on the exercise. I know it's hard to find the time... but when I make the effort, that's when I see the scale moving again. It looks like you're eating very sensibly - so I'd just try to increase your exercise... and make sure you're drinking a lot of Water.< /p>