Frustrated

[melissajester 5]

"]I'm so frustrated and don't know what to think!! Or do for that matter! I can't seem to lose... I have had 3 fills (not sure how much). I don't eat all the bad foods I did before but still not losing!! I started walking... I beginning to wonder if this will work for me. I was banded 6/29. I want this to work - I was so excited to do this but I just want to LOSE!!

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Some questions:

-Are you sticking to a cup of food or less per meal?

-Are you counting calories, and if so, how much do you consume in a day?

-Are you getting in all your Protein daily?

[melissajester 5]

Some questions:

-Are you sticking to a cup of food or less per meal?

-Are you counting calories' date=' and if so, how much do you consume in a day?

-Are you getting in all your Protein daily?[/quote']

Im still hungry after a cup of food... Yes-getting in my Protein. Im not eating over 900 (if that) calories a day...

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It's normal to still feel hungry in the beginning. For most people, it take multiple fills before they finally find that perfect amount of Fluid to quell that hunger.

Have you considered increasing your calories slightly? Like maybe aim for 1000-1200? You can always decrease again later if you like, but it would likely help your hunger and could even possibly help kick your metabolism into gear.

Hang in there, it does get easier but it usually takes a little time.

[2muchfun 8,927]

You should fill in your profile and get a ticker so we can better help you.

You're only one month post op and you've had 3 fills? That's rather unusual? Most of us only had 1 fill the first 6 weeks.

Many of us didn't start losing for many months so you're normal. Until you get a fill that gives you restriction you probably won't lose much. I lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing for 3.5 months. I'm not alone. It takes time and probably no one told you that you will not lose fat for a while.

Like the forum member B-52 says: "Until there's restriction...It's just another diet!"

tmf

[mybella 35]

I agree with you need to increase your calories and I would make the increase in Protein even if you add a Protein Shake. Also I would focus on green Fiber and only do the carbs that are in your dairy products not white carbs. On the protein increase use greek yogurt for more protein and if you don't like the taste, just ad a spendar. Also cottage cheese has loads of protein for the volume. If you don't eat enough you will not lose weight.