Frustrated!

[babyk 1]

SO I'm about 9 months out and have only lost about 25 pounds. I feel like the weight I have lost is 100% my doing. I haven't felt my band work at all. I've had 3 fills but I am scared to get another one because I get stuck often. However, not enough to need an unfill. I am just finding all of this money and time I spent preparing is a waste and it is very dissapointing. I'm not sure what to do.

[Cindy C 150]

If you are getting stuck often and not losing weight then you probably need a slight unfill. Does your doctor ask what zone your in when you go to him? Sounds to me like you're in the red zone.

[babyk 1]

I mostly get stuck with the same minds of foods-when I have bread and meat together. I can't afford to go to the doctors right now because y insurance changed their policies so now I only get two visits a year covered by insurance. Otherwise it's $100 a visit. Also, I just don't feel like my band is doing anything for me. :/

[Melissannde 41]

You need to find an alternative to bread. Bread is often a problem for bandsters (getting stuck) and can make us hungrier sooner and is not conducive to weight loss.

I seldom eat bread now, and if I do it's something like Ezekiel bread or a Whole wheat/whole grain bread and only 1/2 to 1 slice and it's toasted.

If you're eating other "white carbs" such as potatoes, rice, Pasta.. those will also slow your weight loss. Do some research about the Glycemic Index. www.glycemicindex.com is one place to start.

[Cindy C 150]

I agree. Stay away from bread and all things white! I very seldom eat any red meat. It always seems to give me trouble.

[Rachel412 116]

What do you eat in a typical day?