Having Hard Time Losing

[smalltown 15]

I'm 4months out and having a hard time losing should I give it time or is something wrong

[KimJ384 46]

How many fills have you had? You probably just havent got good restriction yet..how long do you go before you are hungry? How much can you eat at one meal?

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There could be a lot of reasons you're not losing. How many calories are you eating a day? Are you getting in enough Protein? Are you following up with your surgeon regularly? Have you had any fills?

[smalltown 15]

I've had 3 fills trying to stay around 1200 cal probably not getting enough Protein but didnt expect it to b so hard some days can hardly eat anything some days ok but never eat a lot

[2muchfun 8,927]

What does " having a hard time losing" mean? In numerical terms? Over the last week and month?

Some people expect to lose 10-15 lbs a month so it would be good if you could provide this info? Numbers at surgery and how much lost in first month vs now?

tmf

[smalltown 15]

Have only lost 13lbs in 4 months

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I would log your calories and Protein so you know exactly what you're getting and make changes where necessary. I use an app called Lose It to track mine and it's great.

[smalltown 15]

I've been using fitness pal started pouring on the Protein today to see if that will jump start me but was never very good at dieting so was hoping band would help

[2muchfun 8,927]

Have only lost 13lbs in 4 months

I only lost 12 lbs my first 3.5 months. Then I had a nutrition meeting with a nutritionist/dietician. Cost me $40 but it was the best $40 I ever spent. I told her what I eat a day(I had to be honest) so she dissected my diet and found about 400 calories a day that I didn't need. We compromised on 250(couldn't give up all my lattes and one beer on weekends). I started losing immediately. I ramped up my exercise routine and in the last 3 months I've lost 25 lbs. See a nutritionist!! And exercise even if it's a 30 minute walk a day.

tmf

[smalltown 15]

I only lost 12 lbs my first 3.5 months. Then I had a nutrition meeting with a nutritionist/dietician. Cost me 40 but it was the best 40 I ever spent. I told her what I eat a day(I had to be honest) so she dissected my diet and found about 400 calories a day that I didn't need. We compromised on 250(couldn't give up all my lattes and one beer on weekends). I started losing immediately. I ramped up my exercise routine and in the last 3 months I've lost 25 lbs. See a nutritionist!! And exercise even if it's a 30 minute walk a day.

tmf

It seems like the good healthy foods I like don't work for me so I to probably have some calories I don't really need I hate that so far it is just like being on a bad diet

[yvonne74 73]

I'm on MFP (user name: weightloss_dreamer)... Eat your Protein first, then veggies.. Make sure you are waiting 1 full minute in between each bite. My goal is 60g of Protein or more a day. and drink Water, water, and more water..

[smalltown 15]

I'm on MFP (user name: weightloss_dreamer)... Eat your Protein first' date=' then veggies.. Make sure you are waiting 1 full minute in between each bite. My goal is 60g of Protein or more a day. and drink Water, Water, and more water..[/quote']

Sometimes I don't even make it to the veggies the protein stopes me dead in my tracts what is your best form of protein

[2muchfun 8,927]

It seems like the good healthy foods I like don't work for me so I to probably have some calories I don't really need I hate that so far it is just like being on a bad diet

You need a fill or two. It's no longer a diet for me. I'm satisfied eating as much as I can and I don't feel deprived at all. But I didn't feel this way till I entered the green zone which was fill #6.

I've heard several LB veterans state that the ones who fail at the lapband are mostly the ones who walk away from the process. They never go back to their doctor and never consult a nutritionist. You seem to be falling into that group? Don't let food control you, see your doctor and dietician and take control. You've taken the right first step by coming here and pouring your soul out on a public forum but don't stop here. Make that call! You can be a loser too! Just make sure it's the right type of loser, K?

tmf

[smalltown 15]

You need a fill or two. It's no longer a diet for me. I'm satisfied eating as much as I can and I don't feel deprived at all. But I didn't feel this way till I entered the green zone which was fill #6.

I've heard several LB veterans state that the ones who fail at the lapband are mostly the ones who walk away from the process. They never go back to their doctor and never consult a nutritionist. You seem to be falling into that group? Don't let food control you' date=' see your doctor and dietician and take control. You've taken the right first step by coming here and pouring your soul out on a public forum but don't stop here. Make that call! You can be a loser too! Just make sure it's the right type of loser, K?

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My dr doesn't want me to get feels but every 6 weeks should I insist on one sooner and does it sound like I need more even though I have trouble eating things now

[2muchfun 8,927]

I missed some of your other comments so maybe a fill isn't necessary. That's why a visit with a good nutritionist who understands the lapband would really help you with your food choices. Listen to your band and try to give it foods that fill but don't stick.

I know our bands seem to have a mind of their own sometimes but stay away from the slider foods and empty sugar calories.

I have to post this. I read this earlier from another forum member. Pink Dahlia posted this: "I'm so stinkin' thrilled with my weight loss i dont even care about what i cant eat!"

I thought this comment was so me and it would be great if all bandsters could find this zone.

tmf