Hello from a newbie!

Lindypie · January 31, 2008

Hello, Hello, I am new today to this website! I had my band put in on Sept. 18 2007. I have lost 31lbs. I have not had a fill yet. I am eating about a half cup per meal 3x day plus 2 Protein Drinks. I don't know if I'm eating too much or not! I have only lost 1 lb. this month. Am I in a plateau? My next visit to my surgeon is in march which will make my first fill on the 6th month out! Itis so hard to get the nutrionist to call me back. Anyone with similar progress? Thank you!:biggrin:

silvercb67 · January 31, 2008

Sounds like you are doing great! I am also new to this board. Welcome.

shortgal · January 31, 2008

Six months to wait for your first fill is a long time, but there are lots of factors. The size of your band, whether your surgeon put any fill in at time of surgery and then your weigh loss and your hunger.

If the food you are eating is satisfying you between meals, then I think you're doing great. If you find you are hungry between meals, then you might need a fill sooner. Are you tracking your daily calories and Protein intake?

You might want to do that for a few days to see where you are. Now that you've lost 31 pounds, remember it takes less food to maintain your lower weight, so without giving up your Protein, you might want to evaluate, if your 2 Protein shakes could be lower in calories.

Can you subsitute one of them for a lower calorie Protein Drink?

For example: One can of Atkins Advantange shake (less than a tall glass) is 160 calories, but a glass the same size of Isopure clear would be about 80 calories and over twice the protein.

Sometimes a small decrease in calories and a larger intake of protein is enough to get the scale to move again.