What is wrong with me?

mandi78 · December 20, 2007

I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm so discouraged. I am on my 3rd fill and have not lost a pound in 2 months (since about 2 weeks after surgery). I eat so much less and better foods (most of the time) but I am still not losing. I get full a lot faster but I do still get hungry a few hours later (to the point of feeling sick if I don't eat). I wake up in the morning and my stomach is growling and cramping like I haven't eaten for days.

I don't know what the deal is but I am so frustrated. I feel like this is going to be another failed weight loss attempt. And they are no help at the aftercare center. They just say "don't get frustrated, you are just getting started" but I see people on here who had surgery the same time as me or after and they have lost 35-50+ pounds and I'm not even at 25 yet. I have been trying to count points (weight watchers) to see just how much I am taking in but I am still very hungry most of the day when I only eat my allotted number of points. I am drinking plenty of Water and getting in my Protein. I see people who can just drink a Protein shake for Breakfast and be fine and I tried that the other day and I wound up eating a banana 2 hours later and was still starving and sick feeling by lunch. Any suggestions or is anyone else having this problem?

TulipStar · December 22, 2007

Hey Mandi,

Are you exercising? Your metabolism has probably just slowed down and you need to give it a boost. Also, try to cut out the carbs as much as you can...no bread, no sugar, no potatoes, Pasta, etc. I see that you went to benavides who is in the same network as my dr. I will send you a pm. Please don't get discouraged. You can do this!!

laphappy40 · December 24, 2007

i am going through the exact same thing. i have not lost anything since last month. infact i have gained three pounds. i have had two fills and no restriction. i too feel like this is another failed diet. i even go to the gym 5 days a week. i walk 3 miles on the treadmeal. still nothing. i am beyond frustrated. i don't get my next fill until three weeks. i am soo sad. i too would like some advice.

Kimmie · December 27, 2007

I'm with ya'll...I've been stuck since I can remember. Heck I'm even up a few pounds...I'm going to blame Christmas for that. I go today for another fill, and feel miserable even going in there because the scale has went up...not down. It's frustrating. I don't eat many carbs, sugars...hell, I eat healthy 95% of the time! The other 5% is usually sugar free Snacks that I probably should cut out. Grrr!!

TulipStar · December 28, 2007

I was feeling the same way until I got my 3rd fill. Now I can barely eat anything and the pounds have started to drop. Before the fill, I had been around the same weight for 4 weeks.

queenp · December 31, 2007

I too have slowed on the weight loss. Constipation sucks as well. I get a fill on 1/4/08. I think that's what I need right now but I only lost 10 pounds after my first fill. We can do this gang. I hear that there is a sweet spot that is just the right amount for each persons band fill. I hope we all find that perfect spot soon. Good luck!

queenp · December 31, 2007

Can any of you send me a messaga on how to get the tickerfactory link on this page? For some reason when I go to cut and paste nothing shows up but the numbers and letters in that box that they tell you to cut. Anybody got any help?

LindaE · February 1, 2008

Hi Mandy. Im sorry your weight loss is so slow. I was banded Sept.11 th. I dont know if this will help or not. I eat 3 meals a day. They are only 1/2 cup each. 90% protein- 10% veggies or fruit. No sugar foods of any kind. I have 2 Snacks a day. Either a low carb-low fat Protein Bar or a skim milk sugar free chai drink for the ( extra protein) This totals around 1200 calories a day.Not much. If you follow these portions I think youll loose weight. Hang in there. I try to get in 50 to 60oz. of no calorie drinks.Like crystal light. No soda or juice Dont give up. LindaE

hazeleyegrl1 · February 3, 2008

sounds like you just haven't hit that sweet spot yet and need another fill or two. also, hows your exercise routine? maybe thats something that could possibly help you get over that weight loss slump.

keep trying though, we've all been in those weight loss slumps and ya just gotta try to push past.

xoxo, christie