Losing Like A Woman?

[MountainMan 69]

I got my second fill yesterday, so I'm up to 4cc in my band. I can definitely feel a little restriction now, unlike after the first fill. I hope this feeling will last and lessen my ravenous appetite!

I only lost four pounds the past three weeks. My doctor didn't seem concerned at all. However, I saw the dietician later in the day and she said I was "losing like a woman." Ouch! She said she expects to see her ladies lose 3-5 pounds a month, but wants the men to lose 8-10. I felt pretty low all day...before the band that would have been enough to start me on a monster binge. But I'm tired of beating myself up, so I woke up today and decided to just shake it off, do the best I can, and hope for better results next time.

[running_scared 125]

I try not to let someone's offhand comment have such a big affect on me. Maybe next time you see her, let her know that the comment bothered you, and ask her to refrain from making anything but dietary comments in the future.

[Cocoabean 430]

Losing any weight before you get to your green zone is awesome! The dietician can shove it. My surgeon said he didn't care if I gained weight during the first couple of months. If I could lose weight without a band, I'd have done it. As far as he was concerned without proper fill, I didn't have a band.

Lap Band's website says we can expect 1-2 pounds per week loss. It does not stipulate male vs. female rates of loss. You are doing just right.

This is your journey, not hers. You do not need to starve to lose what she says you should be losing. This is a life-time event. You WILL get there. Enjoy the journey, be proud that you didn't let her send you into a binge, that is awesome!!

[difa 114]

I try not to let someone's offhand comment have such a big affect on me. Maybe next time you see her, let her know that the comment bothered you, and ask her to refrain from making anything but dietary comments in the future.

I plan on carrying a fart machine with me and if my dietician tells me that...I'll let one rip and then I'll say "WHEWWWWW OK WOW I NEEDED THAT, can I re-weigh now? I really think it was just gas weight"