Band isn't working for me

[HungryMel 2]

Ok i was banded Feb.7, 2011.

Since day of surgery I lost a total of 9 stinking pounds.

I am at 6.5 cc's as of today.

I eat right and excerise.

I walk or bike ride approx 3-4 days a week.

I eat lots and lots of Protein and i am not eating as much as i used to.

i don't eat junk food and i don't eat fast food.

i want to cry right now.

went to my fill apt today and they are no help.

Nurse gave me 0.5cc today and i still dont feel a thing.

How is this even possible?????

they say this is not a "DIET" well...i have to treat it like it is cause if i went on with my life and let the band take over, i'd be gaining by now

[momof3armybrats 1]

Are you tracking the calories you are eating every day? I know that has been the big thing that has helped me. I use myfitnesspal.com. According to my surgeon my calories need to be in a 1000-1200 range, with 60 grams of Protein. Another question. Do you do any kind of strength training? We need to build muscle in order to burn fat. I alternate days. I do 4 days of cardio and then the other 3 is strength training. I recommend talking with a personal trainer for advice on different exercises to help with the fat burn. I did that and she gave me lots of ideas for things to do at home, that way I dont have to find a sitter for 3 kids. I wish you lots of luck. Try not to get too discouraged this is a long and sometimes stressful journey.

ps. have they checked your band to see if there is a possible leak?

Ok i was banded Feb.7, 2011.

Since day of surgery I lost a total of 9 stinking pounds.

I am at 6.5 cc's as of today.

I eat right and excerise.

I walk or bike ride approx 3-4 days a week.

I eat lots and lots of Protein and i am not eating as much as i used to.

i don't eat junk food and i don't eat fast food.< /p>

i want to cry right now.

went to my fill apt today and they are no help.

Nurse gave me 0.5cc today and i still dont feel a thing.

How is this even possible?????

they say this is not a "DIET" well...i have to treat it like it is cause if i went on with my life and let the band take over, i'd be gaining by now

[asksdf 5]

You have to remember that the band is really just there to help curb your appetite and to make sure you don't overeat to a certain point.

Calories burned off > calories consumed = weight loss. This is assuming you aren't eating so little that your body is in starvation mode, because then you won't lose anything. Also, make sure that you are getting enough Water each day, Water retention can really hold the numbers on the scale back.