3 months post op...

[ShrnkN2 15]

Agh... guys, I'm dying here. I've had 2 fills, the 3rd will be on June 7th and I'm so upset with my weight loss. Iread everyone's success and I feel like my success isn't where it should be. I've lost 35 lbs. The problem is, I lost those 35 lbs within the first 2 months! I havn't lost anything in a month and a half. I'm getting so depressed. My clothes fit better and I've gone from a 24 to an 18.. but the damn scale hasn't budged! I need some encouragment!!!

Thanks :-D

<3 Ronni

[CheckYes 46]

Perhaps you are losing inches instead of pounds. I'd suggest you food journal to track your calories and see what you are eating on a daily basis. Are you exercising? If not, start walking. You can do this!

[vlp1968 83]

I think you are doing great! 35 pounds in awsome! Your body is probably adjusting from such a rapid loss. I second the excersise advice. It has so many benefits, weight loss just being one. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Also, I found watching carbs really helps. Lots of lean meat and veggies. I eat eggs most mornings for Breakfast. One egg with the yolk and 3 others. I either scramble them in an olive oil spray or hard boil them. I snack on low fat cheese sticks and nuts (1/4 cup). Hope this helps and keep up the good work.

[Huggles1951 1]

Having the same problem ARRRGGG. I was banded Jan 11th and was doing fine losing weight, not hungry etc. Dr decided to do a fill on April 1st while it was still free. I ended up too tight and had some taken out on the 4th. Since then it's been terrible. I have been doing Water aerobics 5 days a week since August. I added strength training 2 days a week on April 11th. Since my fill and unfill and adding the strength training I've only lost 5 pounds in the last 7 weeks. I think my clothes are getting looser but nothing is happening on the scale. I have been doing mostly low carb high Protein. Not perfect had a small piece of birthday cake and a couple spoons of potato salad a little rice in the last couple of months. I can eat more than I did at first probably a cup of food depending on what it is. It's not like I'm stuffing myself or doing a lot of high sugar or high calorie foods.I don't know what to do to start the weight loss again and I'm frustrated. I stopped my Protein Shake to cut calories and I'm wondering if I should do the liquid diet to get things moving again. any advice would be appreciated.

[mandy J. 1]

I can understand the frustration you guys have! But looking at your ticker it looks like you've lost a lot already! I think it may be just your body catching up with the weight loss! Keep up the good work I am so impressed with your progress!

[Sistersue 12]

Huggles, my guess is you are replacing fat with muscle and that weighs more. Make you you are getting enough calories, 1000 is my docs orders. When I eat too little I stall. And keep your Protein up. But reallyyou are doing great.