Another, "Is This Normal?" Thread

bosteph · March 14, 2007

I was banded on 12/20 and had my first fill on 1/31 - 3ccs in a small band.:omg:

Here's the worst part - I lost 3 lbs in February. Only 3 freakin' pounds!! I have lost no pounds in March. I have had some NSV's like I have lost over 30 inches off of my body (7 inches on thighs alone). I started as a size 20 and now I am wearing 14's.

I am working out 6 days per week - a mixture of cardio, strength and weight training. I am getting 60-80 grams of Protein per day. I am not drinking while eating. I am getting at least 48 oz of Water in daily - usually more. I am taking my Vitamins.

My daily caloric intake is averaging around 1300. I keep a daily food journal and have faithfully documented everything that I have eaten since 12/13 (pre-op diet).

What else should I do? Is it possible that I need another fill? I don't feel hungry between meals and I know that my meals are much smaller than pre-band but I am frustrated with the scales.

Has anyone else experienced a 4-week plateau? What broke it?

hummer3 · March 14, 2007

I was banded 9-6-06 and was doing wonderful. Until november. I only lost 4 pounds. Dec caught a stomach virus and had to let all fill out for three weeks. Had the fill put back and lost 10 pounds. I am still at a stand still. I have lost 50 pounds in 6 months. I lost the majority during the first two months and only 15 since. I too was wearing a 20-22 but can now wear a 12 in pants and 16 in a top. I want to get back to losing at least 2lbs per week and I can't seem to do it. I would love some insight as well. I don't want to get another fill. Twice I have been filled too much and it is horrible. I am at 1.2cc. My veryfirst fill, they put me at 1.8 and I couldn't even hold down Water 4 hours later. I am going to try and choose different food items and change up my workout routine. I will let you know how it goes. Hang in there. We will get to our goal.

faithmd · March 14, 2007

Hold up! Don't be so hard on yourself, you are gaining muscle. That is why the scale hasn't budged much. Muscle weighs three times more than fat. You said it yourself, you are losing inches. That's the key.

Also take heart in the fact that the more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. I watched "You On a Diet with Dr. Michael Roizen" last night and he mentioned something about muscle burning something like 50 calories for every calorie that fat can burn.

Congratulations on getting in shape!