in need of support

[Guest USMC23]

So I was banded on feb 23th and everything has gone fine with the recovery and eating and drinking. I have done everything they have asked me to do. I work out and eat according to the rules, but after the first 15 lbs lost I just stopped losing. After a while i went to my regular doc and had my thyroid tested and it is low. So now I am on meds for that but I have not noticed any difference. I just don't have any motivation, and it doesn't help everyone knows I had this surgery and I am continuously asked how its going because they can see I have not lost. I also have had my second fill and I have pretty good restriction so I know I am not eating too much or the wrong things. Any suggestions? Or maybe just some motivation for this frustrated bander :phanvan

[juliegeraci 7]

How much Protein and calories are you taking in? It takes me 800-1k a day to really feel the loss.

[bsoutherngirl 10]

I also have hypothyroidism....it makes you feel tired, not wanting to move, depressed and it actually slows you metabolism...so give yourself time to get adjusted to the medication and you will start to lose again and feel better....try not to let other people knowing you had the band get you down b/c if they really care about you they will understand its not an instant fix and 100 lbs gone over night. Well I hope you start to feel better soon.

[Mammysm 10]

Hello out there. I had my banding on Dec. 29th 2007 Until I got my second fill I didn't feel much restriction. I had the fill on APril 10th. I have really had quite the time with it, But I am doing what they told me too. I was vomiting alot. Called, they told me to try doing just liquids for a few days. to calm the stomach down, that did help . But as I said I am pretty restricted, which is what I wanted but it is very hard to find the things that you can tolerate. I don't think I am geting in quite enough Protein, and calories. And the scales are not going down much. I think that once can actually eat more that the wt. will go down, The body tends to hold onto the fat. the body is a funny thing. But I refuse to have any of the fill taken out, as long as I can get somethings in and can drink Protein Drinks just need more of it. I really could use some support, dont' get alot at home, but my mom helps me alot, she had a gastric bypass yrs ago and she was very sick so she is really my inspiration in this and shoulder to cry on. GOd Bless her..Please feel free to email me , Iwould love the support. Donna my email is Mammysm@aol.com Please write..

[Raven5683 1]

Hi there, have your tried to measure your body. A lot of time people don't see it on the scale but can see or feel it in inches around the body. Whether it be by measuring or how your clothes feel... It's not uncommon to have this happen where you do Not see the numbers budge on the scale. Keep up the good work, plently of Water and exercise. Not to mention it can take a while for you and your doc to get your thyroid under control. Stick with it, it's just a speed bump on your way to success!

[Smoothgirl14 1]

Hang in there !!! hypothyroidisum is a tricky thing, and it may take your body longer to get adjusted not only to the band but to the medications. How are you doing now? any progress ?

[Stacy429 0]

Hang in there it can take several months for your thyroid to get back to normal. Your thyroid not only makes you gain weight but also makes you lose hair and become very grouchy. Or i sure know it did me.

Stacy