Seriously Need Help And Advice

[Birdy 3]

Had my surgery on 10/28/11. I quickly lost 35 pounds the first month. Since then I have lost nothing. I have 6 Ccs in my band. Sometimes when I have spicy foods I feel restriction but otherwise no. I was exercising up to 6 times per week (30-40minutes elliptical). Joined WW to log food and I still lost nothing. I am so frustrated and gave up last week. I am so depressed and feel like I wasted my Money, embarrassed myself (since people know I did it), and yet again failed. I keep reading how successful people have been and it makes me feel worse. Has anyone been where I have been and actually lost more weight?

[running_scared 125]

Have you had any additional fills?

[ready4changein2011 70]

Are you getting your fills? Are you taking in enough Water and Protein in? How many calories are you taking in a day? It appears that you are on track with your exercise. If you have no restriction more than likely you are eating how and what you want. I cant say if you are on a plateau, because I'm not sure how long they normally last. You are not a year out yet, I would not give up so easily. I would check my diet to see if there's something that I may need to change. I would schedule a fill with my physician and talk to my nutritionist. Yes, I agree some lose weight faster than other but we must not compare cause we are all different. And yes we want the weight to come off over night but it does not work like that. The band is a tool and we have to learn how to utilize it, so that it works for us. What works for you does not mean it will work for me. Stop worrying about what others think this adds pressure to what you are already going through. In life some people want you to fail, but I'm determined to not give them the satisfaction. You made the decision to do this for you and you can do this. Stay encouraged, attend lapband support groups in your town, continue to workout, and most importantly see your physician and let him/her know so they can get you to the green zone. Goodluck on your continued journey into a healthier, happier you. We are here for you. Wishing you success.

[B-52 7,113]

6 cc's in what size band, and how come you have not had any additional fills?

Have you been seeing your Dr. for regular follow up's?

For the first 6 months I saw my Dr. every 30 days and monitored my progress every step of he way till my band was properly adjusted.

After that it's been a snap.

[twi 40]

I stopped at 200 lbs for about a month u had a full in this time still nothing. Some times people just stop I am starting to drop wr again finally I'm going in for my second fill on tues hope that helps even more. Talk to your dr you may need to go see nutritionalist for a few visits or need more fills. You haven't failed if you try!!

[honk 780]

As mentioned previously without knowing what you are eating it's hard to provide suggestions. I know post op I got in a very very bad habit of eating honey roasted Peanut Butter. It's a mushie and Protein right? Ummmm No. I have to recycle and when I was noticed I was eating a jar of it a week ( I live alone) I realized I had to stop! Clearly I was'nt stopping at 2 Tablespoons.

I did not get restriction until 10.6 ccs in a 11 CC band. This is a will power diet until you get restriction. Do you have a digital food scale? I am 16 months out and still weigh out 3 oz of Protein lunch and dinner.

[Birdy 3]

I think all of your suggestions are good ones!! I have another appointment in May - I will suggest a fill. Until then - I will log my food and see if I notice anything. Thank you for all your help and encouragement.