Slow Loss Blues

[cbreeden28 23]

I was banded Oct 10, 2011. Since then, I have only lost 40 pounds. It's very discouraging, but I think I'm just a slow loser. I eat the right foods and exercise 4-5 days a week, but I always seem to weigh the same. My problem is, even eating my Protein at each meal, I'm hungry within 2-3 hours of eating. It seems my stomach is ALWAYS growling. As long as it doesn't go up though, I guess it will have to work eventually since I'm eating so far under maintenance for my body size.

[bluetigereyes 95]

I was banded 12/22/11, I too, am a slow loser. Until I had my last fill, I had only lost 4 lbs (that fill was on April 2nd), since April 2nd, and hitting the green zone, I have lost another 8lbs and feel great. I know its slow, but as long as I see the scale going down, I'm ok with that. I do know that I am losing inches because I have people that havent seen me in a while comment on how good I am looking. I do have more energy, but not as much time as I wish to exercise. I just had my roommate move out, so I have my basement back, which I plan on walking on the treadmill daily as a start to boost my weight loss. I am walking a 5K on Saturday, then next month, participating in the Relay for Life, which I know throughout the night I will be walking at least another 3-5 miles.

[roro37 7]

Awesome.

[onmyway11 43]

Bluetigereyes can you tell me what your green zone feels like? I was banded Sept 2011 and still feel like I'm white knuckling it every day.

[bluetigereyes 95]

I guess for me, I feel full after eating a VERY little bit. I can have about 2-3 oz of Protein and 4-5 bites of the other parts of my meal then I am full. Feeling full is also quite different. I get a pressure in my chest, almost like I need to burp, then I get the hiccups and a runny nose. If I take even 1 more bite, I will be miserable. If you are still hungry all the time, go in for a fill. I'm at 8.75cc in a 14 cc band right now. I do get hungry every 3-4 hours, but have a small protein snack to hold me over (Like a small handfull of peanuts)

[electronicart 120]

I was banded September 29, 2011. I have been calling myself the turtle of lapband because I was only losing a pound or two each month. Now that my band is half full I am losing right at two pounds a week:) Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

Sometimes I fall off the wagon and eat too much junk...just had a birthday, cake at work, cake at home, cupcakes from friends and then my son's birthday was two days later, cheese cake.....now...Mother's Day.....

But for the most part, I drink a lot of Protein drinks, exercise almost every day, take my Vitamin and drink my Water. I love my band:) I have lost more weight with the band than any other diet program, and I've done them all! It has changed me for life!

[abs6angels 36]

I think it may be time for a new group for all of us in a plateau??? Maybe name it "Help! I'm in a plateau and can't get out!!" lol what does everyone think? We could do like little contests and diet plans and tips and stuff!!

Amy

[Ginasjmm4 3]

Attention all plateau....

Someone said there is "light at the end of the tunnel"...I'm saying "there is light along the way to the end of the tunnel."

I, too, am a slow loser...but I know what my problem is and i tackle it everyday. I love to eat.

Don't give up! We have learned a lot of skills thru the years-what to eat and how to exercise...They Work!

Keep trying...Its slow weight loss...but its worth it!

Banded July 13, 2011 down 62 lbs....

Giving thanks for my savior...Jesus

[KimJ384 46]

Sick of the ups and downs on the scale!!! I really think the forum for plateaus is a good idea! I need a fill I think that is my problem! 1 more week!!! Things get stuck but I can eat my whole plate now if I let myself. I will also go long time without eating then I binge eat which makes me eat more at one time and too fast so it gets stuck then I get a pain in my neck and shoulder like gas pains...anyone ever experience this?!?

[roro37 7]

I found through talking it out on here and with my sister in law...banded 2 years ago. That I have been eating too SLOW. My loss has been really slow, but I am already at 7.4 fill in a 10cc band. I actually canceled my fill for this week because I think I need to work on my eating habits before getting another fill.

I am going to.try and stick to the rule of Proteins first and finish eating within 30 minutes. Until now, I have been eating really slowly in order to finish all the food on my plate. Which basically, I was eating all the time and feeling no real restriction. Even my best friend has said repeatedly "it does not matter how slow the band makes I eat..if you are still consuming the same amount of calories!"

So, combining that and the talk with my sister, I feel as though my band may indeed be in a sweet spot and I need to change my behavior.

[roro37 7]

I found through talking it out on here and with my sister in law...banded 2 years ago. That I have been eating too SLOW. My loss has been really slow, but I am already at 7.4 fill in a 10cc band. I actually canceled my fill for this week because I think I need to work on my eating habits before getting another fill.

I am going to.try and stick to the rule of Proteins first and finish eating within 30 minutes. Until now, I have been eating really slowly in order to finish all the food on my plate. Which basically, I was eating all the time and feeling no real restriction. Even my best friend has said repeatedly "it does not matter how slow the band makes I eat..if you are still consuming the same amount of calories!"

So, combining that and the talk with my sister, I feel as though my band may indeed be in a sweet spot and I need to change my behavior.

[roro37 7]

My sister in law was banded 2.years.ago. I was banded 7 months ago.

[roro37 7]

Roro37 on my fitness pal if anyone.is interested in helping each other count calories, encourage exercise and identifying trigger foods. My goal for this month...stay under calorie goal..work out 5 times each week for 30 minutes. no fill this month. Try to make this band work!!!

[roro37 7]

Roro37 on my fitness pal if anyone.is interested in helping each other count calories, encourage exercise and identifying trigger foods. My goal for this month...stay under calorie goal..work out 5 times each week for 30 minutes. no fill this month. Try to make this band work!!!

[roro37 7]

Roro37 on my fitness pal if anyone.is interested in helping each other count calories, encourage exercise and identifying trigger foods. My goal for this month...stay under calorie goal..work out 5 times each week for 30 minutes. no fill this month. Try to make this band work!!!