Extreme Frustration

vlb11752 · January 29, 2007

Sorry this is so long, but I am so frustrated this morning. I only have 1.25cc in a 4cc band. I've had 2 fills up to 1.5cc and each time the extra 1/4cc had to be taken out because I couldn't eat. Last time I thought maybe I didn't wait long enough for the swelling to settle before I had it taken out so this time I waited 2 weeks. It was over Christmas and New Years..I was miserable. Finally, my best friend and hubby made me call the doctor.

I lost 13.9 lbs in those two weeks. After the fill was removed, I gained 5 lbs. I could live with that, I hadn't eaten in two weeks. Then the next couple of weeks I lost 1.5 and 6.5 lbs. This morning (I weigh every Monday morning), I had GAINED 13.2 lbs. I have been careful, I am exercising. I just can't seem to get to that 100 lb lost mark.

Granted I am thankful for every pound I have lost. But it's not enough. I'm only 5'3" ranging between 206 and 193 is not good enough.

Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

vlb11752 · January 31, 2007

Thanks for the help and encouragement!

K@t · January 31, 2007

I know how hard it is to get under 200. That seems to be the most difficult point for all of us. I have been struggling with it myself. I don't have much advice other then to just exercise and watch your diet which is what I'm trying to do. I went to my nutritionist and she has me on a diet and I'm trying to hit the gym 4 times a week. Stay positive.

Change is always good...maybe change up your diet a bit or your exercise routine...you never know what could have you blocked. Good Luck!

Eficka · January 31, 2007

Hey girls:-)

I know as well what that is and its hard. It helped me so much to hire a personal trainer.She gave me back all my motivation and I started losing again.Sometimes it just helps to eat more for one day, I tried it and it worked for me, I guess the body was used to much to low cal diet and when I broke that rule it started working again. Of course Im not talking about overeating but to have more cals one day in a week or two weeks.

Im with you and wish you a lot of luck and motivation:-)WE CAN DO IT!!!

Hedwig · January 31, 2007

I feel you. I am a slow loser. What helped me see the weight loss was weighing my self once a month. That may sound silly but, for me atleast it was a mental thing. I know it can be hard but when I first started exercising my muscle started to come in to play. I was gaining muscle and seeing the numbers go up freaked me out. So I stopped checking my weight every couple days and only check once a month. Trust me seeing 4-6 lbs a month feels better than 1 lb a week up 2lbs down 2lbs and so on. I also never eat the same amount of calories everyday. some days I eat more calories. It seems to work. I am 5'3 as well so I understand what you mean. Good luck and keep on.