Im At Like 7.5 Cc And Don't Feel It Working

[latinamom 9]

I got banded Dec 27,11 and right now I'm about 7.5 or 8 ccs but o don't feel any different only the first days then I'm starving I haven't lost but like 20 lbs this month I gained like 6 lbs what the *&**

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I'm sorry you're struggling. You say you're starving, I'm assuming you mean you're physically hungry? How soon after eating do you find you're hungry again?

Also, are you sticking to a cup or less of food per meal? Are you getting in all your Protein daily?

[LadyMaggie 145]

I had lap band surgery on 04-09-12; I have a Large AP Lap Band that will hold 14 cc's; I am also at 7 cc's and not in the green zone . . . yet; I asked my physician what happens when I get to 14 cc's and I still don't have restriction. He said that never happens. He is now only adding 1/2 cc at all future fills. The one thing I did NOT realize about the lap band was that it would take 6 months to get near the green zone. There is a VERY wise lap bandster on here who will say "Lap Band without restriction is just like another diet" . . . the more I think about that, the more I agree.

[latinamom 9]

Well Im hungry about every 3 hours sometimes I eat a little more than a cup but never over 900 calories I see some people that eat all the Time and lose weight I also exercise

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Have you considered perhaps you're not getting enough calories? Some people need to consume more to lose- including me. I would stick to a cup or less of food per meal but try increasing the calories a little for a week or two and see what happens. Even to just 1000-1200 per day.

Best wishes to you.

[latinamom 9]

Thanks for the info its frustrating I hope I don't fail like all the other diets

[turtle11 16]

I felt and some times feel the same way. I was banded in May 2012 and I only lost 10 lbs since then. I've even gained some and lost it again. I've got 7.6 cc in my band. I was so down on myself for not losing and I wasn't eating bad. I was doing fitness pal and was consuming 1000 cal a day. But I wasn't getting all my Protein. I called in tears to my nutritionist about my weight. He told me about this Protein Shake called Premier Protein. It has 30 g protein per shake. And I had my thyroid rechecked. After I got everything worked out I finally started losing some. I was happy because I thought great this another diet that I can't lose on. Money down the drain but it is working I just had to give it time.

[Sultan Dablool 6]

I am 7.5 and still need more. I am not losing not gaining at this point.