Almost 2 years out from surgery

[S2b 18]

Hi, I haven't been around in a while, and haven't lost any weight in a while either. Hmmm.

It will be 2 years since surgery for lap band on August 16th. I have lost 75 pounds. My goal is to lose 20 more. But I haven't lost anything in the past 6 months. I am getting very discouraged. I run 3-4 times a week. I try to eat well although I will admit I do occasionally eat the wrong things. I do count my calories And I never go crazy over.

My question is, I have been seeing my Dr. Every 3 months. I have an appt. tomorrow. I have been getting a fill at just about every visit. I embarrassed that I have not lost anything, again.

Should I go ? Or reschedule the appt. and try to lose something before going back in ?

I might need a little fill, but for the most part I think I am at a good point. I do get hungry between meals. And I think that maybe my issues, the in between snacking.

I think I answered my own question. Go in hope he gives me a smell fill and then start back at the basic.

How often are others still getting fills ?

Should I be at my good spot by now ?

Thanks. These last 20 pounds are taking forever.

Terri.

[lassie 247]

I am a year out May 24th I was hoping that I would be at goal but will be a few pounds short. I am still so grateful I am still losing a little at a time (maybe a pound a month ) I think you are still not at the green zone, I would continue the fills, I think it is great that you still see your doctor every three months, I think that keeps you on track even if you are not losing what you think you should. hugs to you and keep going.

[Twillwood 17]

Hi Terri,

Don't feel discouraged! I was banded in March of 2012 and I haven't lost weight since last summer...I was considered low BMI and my doc said that my weight would just fall off...ha!

I haven't been for a fill for a really long time (like since last August). However, I am really tight...like cannot eat until past noon. I blame my lack of weightloss all on myself (and if I am really honest, I also blame my family...I am often roped into eating when I am not really hungry, just because the fam wants to go out to eat or wants me to cook dinner). I eat bad things and don't exercise enough. I highly doubt I will ever lose my last 20 lbs. - I just look at it this way, without the band, I would have been much worse off!

Sounds like you still haven't found your sweet spot. If I were you I would NOT skip your doctor's appointment. Just go and be very up front about what is happening. Please don't be embarassed!!! Do exactly like you said...go back to the basics!

Thank you for sharing...whenever I feel really off-course, stories like yours really help me!!

~ T

[sp70 193]

I think you should go in as well meet with the doc and nutritionist to check to see how things are going. I wouldn't get discouraged if another fill is needed, some of the Fluid can evaporate over time. Keep up the good work!

[DetChatt 188]

I'm 2 years out and haven't had any fills since the very beginning. I don't think another fill is going to help you with what you admit is your snacking problem. That's in your head and something you're going to have to battle (and win). Those last 20 pounds are the worst, and I'm struggling with mine. Slow and steady wins the race though.

[brianb 81]

I agree with lassie. Believe the fill will likely help and sounds like you never have been in the green zone. Believe most doctors have a yellow/green/red zone chart on their walls. The key thing it said to me is if you can eat anything you want as fast as you want, then you are in the yellow zone.

How is it for you? It seems like most of the successful people on these boards have to eat pretty dang slow and take small almost tiny bites. Also from watching the 8 Golden Rules, this seems to be the case.

I'm still a newbie and haven't hit the green zone either. Have a third fill scheduled in two weeks and hope it helps.

[brianb 81]

Also, congrats on the 75 pounds! And your efforts with exercise! : )

[S2b 18]

Thank you all for talking to me and helping me.

I will go tomorrow. I haven't lost but I also haven't gained. I don't know if I will get a fill or not. But I will go, to keep me on track and to help me recommit.

I want to and need to reach my goal !

Slow and steady.

Thanks again !