December 2012 --- Band Buddies Unite!

[naturallyjai 129]

Mine was yesterday and I went today for a fill. I've lost a little more than 60 lbs. And if I'm not in green zone I'm this >< close.

How much Fluid is in your band?

[naturallyjai 129]

I am six months and four days out and I am stalled around 60 pounds loss. I try not to be upset dealing with the stall. Its not going to happen overnight. I go see my surgeon on Tuesday for another fill. I only have 3cc in a 10cc band. I feel great. There is a huge difference between the me in November and the me now. I am more active and I feel a lot better about myself. I am under 300 now- haven't been down this low in at least ten years. I am super excited about the progress that is being made. I hope you all are having a great experience as well.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

How much Fluid is in your band?

I have no idea. I've read on here comment after comment that the amount doesn't really matter so I never ask. But I've had 5 fills. My doctor gives fills even if you are loosing as he doesn't want the loss to just be will power/dieting. He wants to get you properly adjusted.

As for being stalled - do you log all your food? Some say you can carb cycle to break a plateau. Or just by logging you might spot an area you can change. Best of luck!

[RNMellie 2]

i have a question? is anyone at a stall? i have been for about a month. i'll go up 3 pounds then i'd lose them. help <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I am stalled for sure and have been for almost 2 months! The scale goes up 2 pounds down 2 pounds constantly. I have about 6.5 cc on my band and I am always under 1000 calories. My doctor keeps saying its just a phase and it will just start falling off again but it's very discouraging

[SueBee01 630]

I am stalled for sure and have been for almost 2 months! The scale goes up 2 pounds down 2 pounds constantly. I have about 6.5 cc on my band and I am always under 1000 calories. My doctor keeps saying its just a phase and it will just start falling off again but it's very discouraging

They are right! It will pass. Just keep doing everything that you are supposed to.

Remember, a stall doesn't mean you need a fill. Just push through it. Change how you are eating or change your exercise. Your body gets used to things so change it up a little!

I stalled twice for at least a month each while I was losing during the 13 months I was losing. Now I am maintaining.

[RNMellie 2]

Super frustrated! My doctors office calls today and tells me they won't take my insurance anymore. So now if I want to see him I would have to pay out if pocket! Well I can't do that so now I have to find a new doctor! Only 6 months after surgery I am extremely uncomfortable with the entire idea of that. Has anyone else switched doctors?

[DisplayName 10]

Super frustrated! My doctors office calls today and tells me they won't take my insurance anymore. So now if I want to see him I would have to pay out if pocket! Well I can't do that so now I have to find a new doctor! Only 6 months after surgery I am extremely uncomfortable with the entire idea of that. Has anyone else switched doctors?

I have! Best decision I ever made! Hateful people at the other office!

[Maybeme 6]

Anyone else starting to stall out, I've been averaging about 6lbs a month, but seems like the dr really wants me hitting the 10lbs a month. I'm eating right, just don't have anytime to myself for serious exercise. I have a 3 year old and 1 year old and work nights. I got banded 12/12 and lost 64lbs and have 3ccs filled. Maybe get another fill next month to try to jump start things? Idk, feeling like I'm not doing enough...how is everyone else doing?

[naturallyjai 129]

I am right there with you. I am playing with the same five pounds on the scale and it seems like I can't get past it. I was very used to seeing the scale moving downward. I am trying to stay positive though. I have not tipped back over 300. That in itself is good enough for me.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

How's everyone doing at 8 months post-op? Down 80 lbs and feeling well. Hasn't been super easy but it's been worth it.

[dawalsh 919]

How's everyone doing at 8 months post-op? Down 80 lbs and feeling well. Hasn't been super easy but it's been worth it.

[dawalsh 919]

Well, it will be 8 months on the 28th. Have hit a plteau at a loss of 55 lbs lost. I feel better but I've got another 55 to go before I start maintaining that weight. It's a little frustrating as I still have not hit the green zone but still count my calories. I am a slow loser, always have been. I'll know the band is working when I finally hit ONEderland lol, I'm trying my best and still believe the band is a great tool for weight loss.

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Well' date=' it will be 8 months on the 28th. Have hit a plteau at a loss of 55 lbs lost. I feel better but I've got another 55 to go before I start maintaining that weight. It's a little frustrating as I still have not hit the green zone but still count my calories. I am a slow loser, always have been. I'll know the band is working when I finally hit ONEderland lol, I'm trying my best and still believe the band is a great tool for weight loss.[/quote']

I think you band is working. 55 lbs is great! And there's no reason why losing slow is bad. I still have quite a ways to go. I have given myself two years to get to goal.

[errikadb 16]

I'm at 57lbs after 8 months. Losing slowly, but still losing so I'm happy!

[naturallyjai 129]

I am 8 months and 2 days post op and I have plateaued at 60 pounds loss. I went to my surgeon yesterday an I now have 5.5cc in a 10 cc band. The last couple of months have been busy and stressful. I have not been able to exercise as much and my eating choices have not been that great. Keeping in mind that this is a marathon and not a sprint, I am very happy with progress. We all should be thrilled with how far we come. I know it's easy to get bummed when you are others losing more but everyBODY is different. We can do this. We will get to goal!