1 yr. later, no weight loss :(

[jena 0]

Does your surgeon's office do any aftercare, like have a nurse or doc to talk to, a counselor on staff, support group meetings? That would be a great place to start.

The bandster eating guidelines posted are how you can eat and lose weight, and be sure to read the list Jeni 85 posted on how to tell if you need an adjustment.

I know I sound like a broken record these days, but I'd really like to recommend you pick up The Beck Diet Solution if you feel like you need that extra push to get back and stay back on track. It's not a diet, it's tools to help you succeed at whatever eating plan you choose to lose or maintain weight with. And it's working really well for me.

You CAN do this.

Molly,

The Beck Diet Solution is an awesome book! It has helped me get through this first week of pre-op dieting like you wouldn't believe. I highly recommend it as well.

For those who don't know, this book is based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Judith Beck is the daughter of Aaron Beck, considered to be the father of cognitive therapy.

[aimee 0]

Jena,

I just read your post and then read about the book you recommended, The Beck Diet Solution..The idea of using CBT to help with this journey really appeals to me. Even with the band, I worry about putting the weight back on at some point so I think this will really be helpful. Thanks for the tip.

Aimee

[taz 2]

Trissie, I think maybe you feel like I feel at times. Something like, no one really cares so what's the use. Maybe aggrevating family issues come up and seem to pull us under the surface. These can all be true at times. I think the suggestation of writing what you eat for a week on this site can get you started again. Also I think you can tell from the responses to your comment that people here really do care and want to help you to succeed because they want you to be happy. They want to help you any way they can. Perhaps a fill would help. I certainly hope it helps me on Monday. Anyway, if you or anyone else wants to email me just to bat around ideas my email is tzirbel@hotmail.com. Keep trying. The only way we don't succeed is when we totally give up. The good thing is that there are many ways to succeed.

[mattintosh 0]

It is simple. Don't get all dramatic. If you come here and tell us you are not losing and in fact are gaining then its simple. Providing no weird medical thing is present. You are not working your band. When that happens I find its usually lack of information and quality support.

The laws of thermal dynamics won't change for you. !000 calories in with a 1000 calories burned through normal life and some exercise = weightloss.

Are you consuming no more than 1000 to 1200 calories per day?

Are you getting the protien you need?

Are you getting in the Water you need?

Are you getting the exercise you need?

[rivekthr6 0]

Youre Obviously Eating The Wrong Things And Too Much Of It

I Love pizza And I Dont Deny Myself But I Exercise, I Eat Other Healthy Things, I Drink A Protein Every Morning, Just Be Truthful To Yourself I Was Plateaued For A Long Time The Last 4-5 Months Havent Lost A Thing, I Got Another Fill, Thats Was Too Tight, Went Back Not I Can Eat Like A Bird, And 3 Lbs Came Off.... But When Im Able To Enjoy A Slice Of Pizza W/o Choking I Know It's Time For Tightening! Be Truthful To Urself And It Happens! Ps Slim Bear Icecream Are The Bomb! 100 Caloires

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

The Beck Diet Solution is a great book. I have to read it all the time to stay motivated. I do the things that the book suggests, but somehow reading some of the chapters over again gets me motivated again.

Making exercise a priority in my life has made a huge difference. It's not something I can talk myself out of, it's just what I do every morning.