No Weight Loss

[bernastewart 0]

I have banded since November and have only lost abt 5 lbs. I'm totally disgusted! I have a realize band and have had 3 fills with 2cc's at each fill. Will be getting another fill next month. I am now having sme restrictions. Can't tolerate bread and chicken and um vomiting and sliming a lot almost every meal. Seem to be consuming a lot of fruit juice n tea. Any advice?

[honk 780]

It does'nt sound to me like you need another fill. Some people have trouble with bread (the only bread I can't eat is cheap white bread). I do however have chicken twice a day. Also the fact that you have to drink your calories is normally a sign that you are too tight. Are you eating too fast? Are the bites to large.

I would guess that your lack of weight loss is due to drinking calories.

[waitingpatiently 250]

I agree with honk...this far out you shouldn't need to drink for Protein and calories. I would suggest you head back to your doctor and see what he thinks....maybe you need a slight unfill.

[TKW 501]

liquid calroies are dangerous. The don't fill you up so they add up quickly. You need to eat solid food. If you are getting stuck and sliming start by taking really - really small bites. Chew it really good. Put your fork down for 30 - 60 seconds after you swallow before you take another bite. liquids WILL sabatoge your weight loss!

Good Luck... you really should discuss all of this with your doctor.

[Sojourner 2,446]

I have banded since November and have only lost abt 5 lbs. I'm totally disgusted! I have a realize band and have had 3 fills with 2cc's at each fill. Will be getting another fill next month. I am now having sme restrictions. Can't tolerate bread and chicken and um vomiting and sliming a lot almost every meal. Seem to be consuming a lot of fruit juice n tea. Any advice?

My dietitian prohibits us from drinking all fruit juice, high calories, little nutritional value.

I would call your doctor asap, dehydration is a real concern. If you are getting stuck, perhaps pureeing your food would help. This far post op, you should not be having these issues, and I agree with others that your band may be too tight.

Reevaluate what you are eating. I was advised to avoid all bread for the first year, another food which often has empty calories and lacks nutritional value.

Hope you feel better fast!