Not Losing Weight : /

[bandedgorJESS 16]

3 and half months post op and have only lost 10 lbs! Anyone else having this problem?!

[Karla0306 16]

3 and half months post op and have only lost 10 lbs! Anyone else having this problem?!

Sorry bandedgorJess, not having this problem but I am only 6 days post op. I have lost 11lbs so far. Have you looked at what and how much you are eating, when was your last fill, maybe time for another

[sherrypep 91]

Hi, I was banded on 12/21 and have lost 28 pounds, however, last month I only lost 3 pounds. It will vary. I don't always make the right food dicisions and I need to go to the gym more but sometimes it is just a waiting to get to the green zone game. I got a 3cc fill on March 6 and I feel slight restriction but still I can eat more than I think I should be able to. Don't give up, it will happen. Hang in there.

[GermaineF 25]

You are NOT alone, i was banded on 12/16 and only lost 14 lbs....yea i know, it sucks...Just had my 3rd fill today so I'm praying for restriction....

[lucirose 0]

I had mine done the end of june lost about 46 lbs but have platued the last 3 months it's nice i havent put anything on but it's hard so maybe just refocus yourself eat slower ,portion and plan your meals out thats what im doing so i'll see in 5 weeks so try to stick to your meals dont drink before of while your eating hopefully this helps

[123crod 170]

If you are not already, you should just measure your food out and just eat that much, not as much as your Band will let you. Also I find changing something up every so often helps. Work out too, if your not, if you are change to a different type of workout. Have you tried doing low carb for a while? That always works for me I just can't last more than a month.

Also people with a small amount of weight to lose go slower than people with a lot to lose. Hang in there just double check you are following all the rules

Cheri

[Holly Dolly 575]

measure, weigh and write down everything you eat. You may be surprised at how much you are consuming.

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

Up your Protein. Lower your carbs..I hope that you have given up your bread and all white flour stuff.

Keep exercising and drink Water. Measure your food. Talk to the doc.

[xavier 153]

It is ok if you are not at good restriction. Without restriction you are just on a diet and 10 pounds in 3 months is ok. What is your fill level and how much is in your band? I got to my first green zone after three fills which added up to 6cc in a 10cc band. After that I lost about 6 pounds a month which was fine. I can usually eat about a half a cup of any food at a time and that allows me to eat whatever I want (protein first!) and maintain easily.

[journey4me 23]

You might want to try going back to liquids for a few days, then mushies and work your way back up. Kind of reboot your body and your mind. Get you Water in too!

[journey4me 23]

You might want to try going back to liquids for a few days, then mushies and work your way back up. Kind of reboot your body and your mind. Get you Water in too!

[bandedgorJESS 16]

I only have 3 cc in my 10 cc band..... I do exsercise however I don't always make the best food choices : / carbs and sweets are my freakin weekness! I get my 3rd fill next week so I'm hoping for more restriction .... I appreciate all the feedback!

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

Since your restriction might not get here so soon. You might want to be mindfull of those carbs. Push Protein and lower your carbs. Carbs make you crave more carbs.

Keep thinking about the healthy body on the way with out those sweets and carbs.

best of luck.

[Megansmommy 3]

Hi' date=' I was banded on 12/21 and have lost 28 pounds, however, last month I only lost 3 pounds. It will vary. I don't always make the right food dicisions and I need to go to the gym more but sometimes it is just a waiting to get to the green zone game. I got a 3cc fill on March 6 and I feel slight restriction but still I can eat more than I think I should be able to. Don't give up, it will happen. Hang in there.[/quote']

Wow. My story is almost exact to yours. Banded 12/22/11, down 33 lbs, 3 cc fill 2/29, only lost 3 lbs last month! I'm putting a curb to carbs, but I think my body is changing shape too, without losing weight.

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I only have 3 cc in my 10 cc band..... I do exsercise however I don't always make the best food choices : / carbs and sweets are my freakin weekness! I get my 3rd fill next week so I'm hoping for more restriction .... I appreciate all the feedback!

Unfortunately until you have adequate restriction, there is a lot of white knuckling willpower required.

Keep in mind that even once you do have restriction, you can still not lose weight (or even gain) if you're not making good food choices. It's really important to look at this as a lifestyle change rather than a diet and to realize the band is just a tool not a cure.

If you have a smart phone, I would highly recommend an app called 'Lose It'. It is my bible! I track everything I eat so I can be sure to stay within my allotted daily calories and monitor my Protein, carb, and fat intake. I've even used it when eating out to check the calories on food before I order (you can search food by restaurants). I have even used it to figure out the calories and nutritional content on food I cook for my kids, like spaghetti and goulash, so I can eat with them.

Another thing I have found helps is to get rid of processed bleached white flour foods. For instance, I use whole grain wheat bread. Aunt Millie's makes a great one and it's only 35 calories a slice. When I make things like spaghetti or goulash, I use whole grain Pasta rather than the normal bleached Pasta. It costs a little more but well worth it. If I'm making something that calls for ground beef, I substitute it for 93% lean ground turkey. There are a lot of ways to make foods you already like healthier.

I try to stay at about 1000 calories a day. Of that I make sure to get at least 60g of Protein, less than 20g of fat, and no more than 125g of carbs. (this is per my nutrionist's recommendation). If I have a sweet tooth I can't beat, I will have a sugar free pudding, a Smart Ones dessert, or even a Skinny Cow cookie. But even then, I make sure it fits into my daily calorie and carb allowance.

Good luck to you!