I'm not losing weight

[dreamsize8 0]

I was banded on the 10th and in the first week lost 12 pounds. Now for over a week I haven't lost a damn thing. I tried increasing my food intake then decreasing and still nothing. Right now I eat a little less then 1,000 calories a day. Has anyone else stalled? Maybe I need a fill?

[LisaB411 0]

I was banded the 11th, and I am still losing, but the weight loss has slowed down. I think it takes time for your body to readjust. Are you able to exercise?

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

I too was banded on the 10th. Last week my weight loss was at a standstill. I even gained some - which freaked me out. This week it is dropping again. I increased my calories. I'm still on mushies and will be until my first fill (May 22nd). Remember we are still in the healing stage. From what I understand the weight will start coming off after your fill - right now there is no restriction. Hang in there - I know exactly how you feel!

[carol422 0]

I was banded 3 weeks ago. Before being banded they told us to expect a 1-2# loss per week. They also said not to expect to lose any weight the first month. Do not fret...the weight loss will show up. You may be losing inches and your body is adjusting to your new way of eating. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED! Keep doing what your doctor has told you to do. Do not compare yourself with others. Every doctor does things a little different then others. Good luck!

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

Keep doing what your doctor has told you to do. Do not compare yourself with others. Every doctor does things a little different then others. Good luck!

I agree with Carol. You need to follow your doctors instructions. The only reason I increased my calories is because I wasn't eating enough (completely my fault), especially Protein, and needed to adjust my intake. Because of my self deprivasion my energy was way down, especially in the afternoons. Now that I'm back on track I feel better.

In my opinion, my body has to adjust to what it has gone through. I was easily eating 3000 caloires a day before my pre-surgery diet. Cutting that down to 500-600 made my body freak out. It is an adjustment time. It'll get better - for all of us. :coolgleamA:

[dreamsize8 0]

I do a good bit of waking. Even in the last few days just been running around alot. And I stand at work while moving around alot. But I havent like gone to a gym much this week being that I have had 4 birthdays and a wedding. I dont eat much calories, I'm just not really hungry.

[dreamsize8 0]

I eat between 600 and 1000 calories a day. I am worried about getting to much Protein with what I eat.

[Pounder 0]

Thank god this tread showed up. I was freaking this week. I had surgury 4/8 and lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks but the scale has not moved a bit in the past five. I have been on mushies and at most 800 cals per day. I know I am not getting enough Protein probably but the weight should still drop with the calorie differential. Glad to see I am not alone in my concerns.

[Northern Lady 0]

I haven't stepped on a scale since the morning of surgery, a suggestion I picked up at a Lap-Band support group that I attend. What I am noticing is that my pants are getting baggy already and my blouses are roomier. Watching my clothes "grow" is much more rewarding for me than watching numbers on a scale.

[Turler 6]

Lots of good advice in here! I was told that the first 6 weeks is for healing ONLY! Any weight loss is a BONUS! You body is adjusting to all the changes. Right now you need nutrition more than anything else. Be sure you're getting enough to eat!

You're not alone...we're here with you!

~C

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

I haven't stepped on a scale since the morning of surgery, a suggestion I picked up at a Lap Band support group that I attend. What I am noticing is that my pants are getting baggy already and my blouses are roomier. Watching my clothes "grow" is much more rewarding for me than watching numbers on a scale.< /div>

I wish I hadn't stepped on my scale. The scale and I have a love/hate relationship right now. I'm sure my mutiple visits a day have affected that. It is an obsession, weighing myself. One I really need to step away from. I keep telling myself I'm only going to weigh on Thursdays, but I find myself on my scale every morning, torturing myself with every little ounce.

Northern Lady I truly commend you - I wish I could do that! Maybe I should hide the scale from myself?

[jrob281 1]

Were you given any guidelines for after surgery of what to consume? I was told to make sure to consume 70g of Protein everyday. I'm not sure if you are, but try upping your protein, it may help.

[dreamsize8 0]

Were you given any guidelines for after surgery of what to consume? I was told to make sure to consume 70g of Protein everyday. I'm not sure if you are, but try upping your Protein, it may help.

I was told 60g of protein a day. And I get way more than that in. I was getting to much in so I cut back. I didn't realize how much I took in till I went on fitday.com one day took in 122g of protein.

[coolcrystal 1]

Don't panic at all. What you are going through is all normal. I didnt' lose anything for 3 weeks a week after I got banded. Just don't give up and start eating crap food during that time. My weight loss is weird. I wont' lose anything for a week and then I'll lose 4 pounds the next week. But, when you get on solid foods you will stall big time. You might even gain some weight.. like 3-5 pounds or even more. This is totally normal. Some people even eat too few calories and this will stall you out too. When I didn't lose anything for three weeks I ate something bad.. a few chips and an enchilada and I lost 3 pounds within the next two days. It jolted my system back into weight loss mode. Then I started eating healthy again. But again, you guys just got banded this month... the weight loss right now doesn't really mean much, especially if you lost it on a liquid diet. I say all of this, but I freaked out too, so I've been where you all are. Trust me, it gets better and you will start to see the weight drop.

[Hippiemama 1]

It is an obsession, weighing myself. One I really need to step away from. I keep telling myself I'm only going to weigh on Thursdays, but I find myself on my scale every morning, torturing myself with every little ounce.

This is me, too...

Edited April 29, 2008 by Hippiemama