In need of encouragement.

SONIA1415 · April 17, 2008

Hi everyone,

This is my first time on this forum and I'm not exactly sure how to use this site but I'll give it a try.

I had my surgery (lapband) on 3/9/07 and have lost approximately 65 pounds total. (about 55 lbs. have been since my surgery, the other 10 pounds were prior to surgery). My band is filled 2.3cc's. I am having difficulty with heartburn. Anytime I eat or especially drink anything, I get indigestion or burping. The heartburn gets really bad during the night, I have to sleep on my back with extra pillows to prop up my head so that I can atleast sleep through the night without getting sick. I have an appointment with my Dr. next week and I think he may loosen my band. I really don't want to have my band loosened because I feel that I need more restriction in order to continue loosing weight. At meals, I never really feel full, I'm just not able to physically eat any more food without getting sick. I do not drink during my meals either.

I am happy with the amount of weight that I have lost so far but I still have another 50 pounds to go and I don't seem to be loosing as much as I should be. I work out with a personal trainer 2 to 3 times a week and I also take ZUMBA aroebic classes twice a week. I am not able to eat many carbs but I do seem to have a new SWEET tooth. I am always craving chocolate. I never use to crave chocolate prior to surgery, I was more of a large portion eater than a sweets eater.

I am not sure what to do. I think that I am getting plenty of exercise and I really don't overeat. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for listening.

ReadySteadyGo · April 17, 2008

To me it sounds like you are doing great. Sometimes our bodies just don't participate in our plans.

I wish you the best.

kozlosap · April 17, 2008

Hi Sonia! It sounds to me like you are doing great!! 65 pounds lost in under a year is awesome, I only hope I can do as well when (not if!!) I get banded. Ask your doc or nutritionist about how to curb the carb cravings, I bet they have loads of suggestions. I hope your path gets easier to travel. April