Slow Loss Blues

[roro37 7]

I was banded sept. 2011 and only down 30 lbs. Anyone else banded around that time?

[libbyb 3]

June 29 2011 and I have only lost 40lbs. I knew it would be slow but not this slow. However look at it this way we didnt get this weight over night so taking it off slow is for the best.

I plan to join a fitness center soon and hopefuly this will jump start my wt loss.

Good luck and keep going. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

[Cocoabean 430]

That is 3-4 lbs per month. A bit less than what lap band says is average of 1-2 lbs per week. I lost an average of .75 per week when I was actively losing. I wished it were faster, but you know what? I got there. I didn't work overly hard to do it. I've maintained it for over 2 years. I developed eating habits I can live with forever.

Never before had I been able to lose weight in a primarily downward trend for such a prolonged period of time. I lost it over a 2 year period. Now I've easily kept it off with the help of my band. That would never have happened before.

Stick with it, you can do this!

[abs6angels 36]

OMG that's me! Sept 28th,2011 and down 30, i think i need to watch calories-

[roro37 7]

Sept.31 here! I have been doin my fitness pal, tracking calories and logging, but still slow. Trying to stay positive. Not gonna lie and say I've been on point with my choices regularly, but definitely enough to lose weight.

[abs6angels 36]

roro37- how did you come up with the calories you need to count? I joined that site but not sure how to calculate b/c of having the band and now with rigorous exercise.

[Luv2sing920@aol.com 14]

Take a look at what you Are eating? Healthy small portions? Also have you checked with dr if you need a fill?

[roro37 7]

Abs~ mfp stops at 1200 cals. My band doc/nurse says my Cal intake should be 900 cals, 1000 max. So I just try to leave 200 cals at the end of the day.

[abs6angels 36]

OO thank you! ill try 1000,see how i feel then adjust accordingly!

[roro37 7]

I still go to my doc monthly for monitoring and fills. during my visit two months ago, I was told I had learned to eat around

band, which is supposedly rare. However, reading through this site, it appears relatively common. I tell the doc I feel like I am in the yellow...hungry between meals...slow weight loss...they still won't fill. Or make me feel like I am wrong.

[honk 780]

Roro, fills won't help if you are "eating around th band". The band will never stop you from eating foods that dissolve in your mouth (candy, cake, crackers, cereal); or prevent you from eating so slowly that your pouch is emptying thus allowing you to keep eating.

Are you eating 3 oz solid Protein first and then low fat/cal veggies until full? You should also take no longer than 30 minutes to eat a meal.

[roro37 7]

Thanks! I think you hit the nail on the head. I talked to the nurse about eating around the band and for the most part I was eating correctly. what I failed to mention and consider was that although eating slowly, I am eating TOO slowly. So basically I am eating so slowly that I don't give myself time to get full! I just keep eating. I am working on the Proteins too. I have been told to lay off the Protein Shakes and work on solid proteins.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Someone was looking for a site to count how many calories they need a day? http://nutrition.about.com/od/changeyourdiet/a/calguide.htm

Banded 11/28/11: Lost 12 lbs first 3 weeks. Then I plateaued for 3.5 months. Had a consult with my nutritionist and a fill from my doc late March. I too was eating around my band, or I was making bad choices. My nutritionist sat down with me and we went through my meal choices and just by cutting out a couple of beers/wk, 4 latte's(never sugar), one slice of bread/day, Soups, and some other minor items, I was able to cut out 500 more calories per day. That's 3500 per week=1 lb. I still get a couple of beers or wine on the weekend and I'm only having 3 latte's a week now so I'm not totally depriving myself. I can live with this.

I also kicked up my exercise routine a notch.

I've steadily lost 12 lbs over the last 6 weeks. With just a few minor adjustments I made the band(tool) work for me. She(nutritionist) also pointed out some other foods I should be consuming that fill me and satiate my appetite. I know we're all different and I've been concentrating on finding those foods that fill and satiate me longer. I'm not quite to my green zone but I think one small fill and I could be there. Good luck.

tmf

[Lluna 14]

I was banded August 2011, with only 2 fills, I have lost 70lbs. I usually don't count my calories, but I workout 5 and sometimes even 6 days a week. Usually I take 5 Zumba clases a week, I have plateau for the past 2 months so now on top of taking Zumba I'm now taking body pump and body step to see if that would make the scale move.

[KimJ384 46]

Banded July 20, 2011 and down 43 pounds. Been on a plateua since February this year! Need a break through fast before I have a break down!!!