Need A Pick Me Up...

[fericito 138]

I usually don't get discouraged so I know you guys can make me feel better. I am positive I'm in the green zone and don't need a fill - but my weight is stuck and has been for a few weeks. What can I do to feel better or see that move a little bit? I go in this week and I'm afraid of being a disappointment. What to do when your weight is stuck but your band is doing it's job?

I was only banded a few months ago so I just don't want to get depressed over it... I guess at the back of my mind is that fear of failing yet again.

[LadyMaggie 145]

I can relate to your post; I was banded in April 2012; weight loss has slowed; I am going in to see my doctor THIS week to see if I am missing something. . . sorry not to have an answer

[SueBee01 630]

This happened to me too! Remember, loss will be slow with the band. Also, don't think you need a fill just because the scale is stuck. A fill is about feeling full. So if the feeling full is working, try changing what you are eating. Are you tracking your food? Also are you tracking your exercise? Try changing up your exercise also. I expend as many calories as I eat each day (close).

Do you feel like your clothes fit better? You will also notice your clothes being bigger before the scale moves too. You are also gaining muscle which weighs more then fat.

Keep trying, it will work!

[farmgirl04 231]

I can't stand that the fear of failing is always the elephant in MY room, I'm sorry it is in your room too! I know that sometimes when things slow up for me (and I am a newby at this) I look back and realize I'm eating too little! I also know that even if I stall the weight will come off eventually. If it didn't people wouldn't starve to death Dang, look at Gandhi! (I also look for some humor). Seriously thought, it is a marathon not a sprint! Keep tracking, change up your exercise, and look for the little wins, I bet they are there!

[fericito 138]

I just wanted to thank you guys for your responses. Going to support group on wednesday so hopefully that will help. Not going to give up

[SueBee01 630]

Hang in there! Ask questions anytime you need to.