Needing encouragement!

[tbenson 0]

Hi, I was banded 5/16/07. I lost 26 lbs before my surgery and have lost a total of 50 lbs. I have been stuck on the same plateau for quite some time. I'm thinking of doing two weeks on liquids again to jump start the weight loss and get it going again. Any advice on this?:rolleyes2:

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Edited June 21, 2008 by tbenson

[LundyLane 0]

Down 50lbs sounds pretty good to me!!! :thumbup:I would just keep doing what your doing and the weight will come off in time.

WAY TO GO!!! :rolleyes2:

[auntlucy 22]

tbenson, I agree with Lundy! It sounds like you are doing amazing. You have lost 24 pounds since your surgery in just 36 days! There are many that would envy that. Keep in mind that it's normal to have plateaus (I've certainly had mine.). I think you should just keep doing what you are doing. If anything, change up your exercise and wait it out for another week before you do something like going back on liquids.< /p>

[anavrin 0]

I had my 1st meeting on Jan 2, then 2 times a month visits before my band date on May 20th. I started out at 200, and weighed 186.5 on the day of surgery, I have been as low as 182, and as high as 185, depends on the time of day, etc... I am going for my 1st fill on June 23, and I'm hoping I will start seeing a more steady wt loss. I have lost inches, but only 15 to 18 lbs total since Jan. So, you are doing very well. I am 4'11", and want to get to 115, so I only have a total of about 70 or so lbs. Does anyone think that is why I'm losing more slowly than oher people that have more to lose? I am pretty carb concious, but I don't think I am staying below 30 carbs everyday, some days a little more, some days a little less, if any. But, I think even air has carbs in it!

[tpagern 2]

I was banded september 07, just like you, still stuck. been stuck since march ! I cant make myself do the liquid diet again. i do drink a shake for Breakfast most of the time though. I just got a 1/2 unfil and can eat better now. I hope I will lose again. Everyone says to hang on, it will start again. Lets hope it does. I wish I knew the magic words to tell you tbenson. When you figure it out let me know too.

[MerryHearted 20]

Some people find that a couple weeks on liquids -- particularly if you are talking about a Meal Replacement program like Medifast - works great to jumpstart. When I tried to do it, I only lasted a couple days.:redface: So I'll make an alternate suggestion or two:

One thing I've found helpful is using TheDailyPlate.com to track what I'm eating. Instead of doing liquids you could commit to two weeks of daily food tracking. Once you figure out your approximate daily calorie intake, you can decide if you need to change it. I aim for 1200 a day and have been losing well on that.

Is it possible that you need a slight fill? Sometimes even just a tiny bit can make a difference in your hunger levels and how much you can eat. Especially if you've been on a plateau for awhile.

And how is your exercise and Water intake?

Congrats on the 50 lbs!!

[auntlucy 22]

thedailyplate.com is a good suggestion. I use it too (should have mentioned it in my earlier post). It does really help me be more conscsious about what I'm eating. I mainly use it to make sure I'm getting all of my Protein in.