Banded nov 3 and serious weight issues!!!

[sumz30 0]

I was banded on the 3rd of nov.. however i seem to not be losing weight at all! as u all can see from my signature i have lost only 1kg since.. the hospital where i got it from is not cooperating at all.. they dont help me with diet etc.. i have had one fill but i seem to be hungry and am usually able to eat quite a bit of food!

i am panicking majorly and thought of getting some advice if anyone has any to offer!

Thanks all

[steph_co 9]

Did insurance pay for your band? If so, maybe they can pay for a nutritionist to help you work up a plan for eating.

In the meantime, I know that Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate really helps me out to keep track of my daily intake of calories. Could you try that and limit your calories?

Honestly, you really shouldn't panic about weight loss until you have good restriction, which will keep you from being able to eat a huge amount of food. This is an excellent, informative thread: How the Lap-Band actually works, fills and refills - Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support

[sumz30 0]

Thanks for the info Steph, I will look into the sites you have mentioned

[Lin12/20/07 0]

You could also maybe find another doctor who is good with after care for lap bands. Some surgeons are just best at surgery, not the follow up care needed afterwards. Good luck!

[mktzfla 0]

I am right there with you. I haven't lost any more since preop, in fact I have gained. I had my first fill on 12/17 and I have my next one tomorrow. I have 2cc in a 10cc band. Not sure how much they will give me tomorrow. I am feeling a little down since I'm not feeling any restriction. I hope to feel more tomorrow.:guess

[IndioGirl55 32]

For those of you who aren't losing - what is your daily menu like - are you getting in all your protien are you drinking your Water are you exercising.

In order for the band to work you must make healthy food choices and add exercise to your life - This is a lifetime lifestyle change - imho 75% of the work is up to you (healthy food choices & exercise) and 25% of the work will be done by the band.

It's only a tool - it won't make your food choices for you - if you are extra hunger eat extra veggies - something very low calorie and band freindly..

Good Luck

[mktzfla 0]

You are right. I need to get in the things that are appropriate. I know that has been missing lately. I appreciate the reminder, especially after the holiday. Too many carbs can make you feel more down, anyway. I think that has been a problem, too.

[IndioGirl55 32]

You are right. I need to get in the things that are appropriate. I know that has been missing lately. I appreciate the reminder, especially after the holiday. Too many carbs can make you feel more down, anyway. I think that has been a problem, too.

mktzfla

So many people want to blame the band for not losing weight - it's not the bands fault it's only a piece of plastic - too bad they can't band our brains cuz thats where the problem lies...

We think we are going to just die if we can't have Cookies candies mcdonalds etc.

You aren't going to die without these things in your life - you are going to live with out them - eating all that junk was just killing you - ya might have given you some emotional comfort for a moment - but then that turns to guilt - and then you just give up and keep on eating..

I didn't have any holiday treats until I baked xmas Cookies w/my grandaughters - i allowed myself 5 cookies - but then i added more exercise to my schedule - I would walk an extra day - and increased my mileage - if I allow myself a treat then I add more exercise..

You will live without eating all those high fat high carb meals and once you get to the right mindset to eat healthy - thats what you will crave.

I follow a WW food plan - I get my carbs, meats, veggies and yes sweets (sf pudding & fudgecicles & yogurts) I eat a well balanced menu and I love having the power over the food not the other way around.

I am an old fat lady - I know all the excuses as to why we can't do this or that - ya i know it's all b.s. - we can do anything that we put our mind too.

Healthy New Years....