Stubborn Body! No Weight Loss!

[NIKOL 3]

I was banded on 1/4/12 and have not lost an ounce! I haven't gained an ounce either (thank God), but I'm getting very frustrated. The protien shakes were making me nauseous, so I switched to Slim Fast but I still feel hungry and snack on fat free yogurts and crackers throughout the day. I get my first fill on 2/6 and am praying the weight starts coming off. After a month on liquids, protien shakes/bars and about 1-full meal a day I was expecting at least a few pounds. Anyone have any advise and or experiences they can share.

[curryteacher 2]

I had my surgery the exact same day and have been keeping track of my food intake on fitness pal.com. That has really helped. I haven't lost much weight either but I have lost some. Even on Protein Shakes and bars you can be taking in too many calories. My calorie intake varies from 800-1100 per day. Fitness pal also calculates nutrients so that is helpful too....good luck and hope you don't get discouraged.

[Grider 92]

Started going to the gym and I hurt all over but no weight loss. I think it will just come off when the conditions are right. For me probaly summer.. pools, beach, sweat! even though doing the gym, i still feel like a winter bear in hibernation

[Brockbabe82 0]

They call the time from your surgery to your first fill bandster hell for a reason. Stop focusing on the number. Focus on other things such as increasing activity, having more energy, and motivation. The weight loss will come just give it some time.

[PWoo10 7]

_{I was told not to expect any weight loss until my first fill. After surgery your focus is on healing.}

[xavier 153]

Even after a few fills there may not be any feeling of restriction...I got three fills totalling 6cc in my 10cc band before I got good restriction..this is the hardest part! You are doing fantastic if you just dont gain!

[NIKOL 3]

Thanks for the feedback, advise and encouragement. It's the beginning of a long journey, but I'm ready!

[LisaWeinacht 0]

I feel the same way sometimes..I was banded December 23rd 2009. I lost almost 60 pounds and then I got pregnant with twins before I even made it a year with my band. I am not starting all over. It is super hard to get back on track so I feel I am in the same boat. I just had a 3rd fill since my surgery and I do feel some restriction, but not as much as I would like. I am thankful everyday for my twins however, we tried for almost 6 years to get pregnant and I guess a little weight loss was the key! Good luck to you and to everyone else. I hope we all have great success!

[NIKOL 3]

I just had my first fill yesterday and my doctor said he's giving me a "nice size fill.". I wasn't sure what he meant at the time, but now I do! I do feel restriction after my first fill. It may be short-lived or even in my head, but whatever it is, I love it! I didn't get where I am overnight and I don't expect to wake up one day and be at my ideal weight. I feel much better after meeting with my doctor and nurse yesterday. I hadn't lost any weight, but my boobs are swimming in my bra (it's a good thing) and my pants fell off at costco last weekend (also a good thing - al least for me). I'm looking forward to my journey and my husband is most likely having his surgery next month. I think if your having any issues speak to your doctor and nurse. It was a huge eye-opener.

I too had a hard time getting pregnant and after losing only 20lbs on my own after 11-years I was pregnant with our son! We now have a 2-year old and a 5-month old and are more blessed than ever. Keep up the good work. 60lbs is alot of weight to lose. Congrats again and keep me posted.

[katwomantexas 2]

You are new. Your body should be healing. If you havent gained anything then you are lucky. It took me several fills and at least 3 months before I saw any weight loss. It will come off just give it time.

Kat