Encouragement needed...

DippyDora · June 25, 2005

HI everyone.,

I was banded JUNE 9, 2005. I was losing a pound a day for two week, sometimes even more. All of the sudden at 2 weeks this stopped. I have even gone up 2 lbs. I am eating no more than 900 calories a day. I am walking. How can this be? It is sooo discouraging, and makes no sense to me.

Your advice would be appreciated. I know the basic chemistry of weight lost...and its NOT that time of the month.

Jammin & Losin · June 25, 2005

Magnolia the first 6 weeks after being banded is for healing. Also your body has had to make alot of adjusting to your new liquids only the last couple weeks. It is in shock. Be sure your getting enough Protein and you may want to even increase your calories a bit with another protein supplement because it could be that your body just isn't getting enough calories. It takes a little time for your body to get use to your new eating. Give it time and don't get upset. You will see the pounds start coming off again and once you get a fill that will help too. You are a normal bandster at this stage and lots of others including myself hit that 2 or 3 week platue during the recovery stage. Hang in there. Your doing great.

aileena · June 25, 2005

When you don't get enough calories, your body think your having a fammon (sorry for the spelling) and starts holding onto every calorie you give it. Up your Protein and get at least 1200 calories a day... you may want to look into a food program. I just had my first fill and I'm going to try weight watchers. Since I can't bindge like I use to, I think it will be very benificial.

the best me · June 25, 2005

I agree with Jamie about adding in another shake. And you ARE normal! And Aileena, that's a great idea about Weight Watchers! I'll get out my old WW stuff. I simply can't do meetings but I think it would be helpful. When you actually get full? wow! Now I feel like I could actually follow a sound meal plan! BTW, it's famine, just so you'll know! Magnolia, WW may be a little soon for you, get through the healing first and move through eating all of your solid protiens, see how you do as you add more foods down the road...you are doing fine! Please don't be discouraged. As the weeks slip by, you will look back and think, wow! what was I worried about?

flower · June 25, 2005

I was also banded june 9th and I am having the same problem I have lost 15 pounds initially nothing since I think it is the pureed/soft stage also my friend who had wls joined weight watchers to after and she lost 350 pounds really I am discouraged to I am going for a filll July 19th its protocol for my doctor I want to lose at least 2 pounds a week. good luck

La_madam · June 25, 2005

From liquids to solids willl cause weight gain until your body adjusts, another reason is 900 calories is not enough, try keeping it between 1200-1800 and see if that helps, body goes into starvation mode with that little ammount of calories. hang inm there is will happen, you have not had a fill yet, once the fills get rollin' you will see a difference in the numbers on thescale, but alos try not to focus so much on what the scale says, look for the other possitive things goin on that have changed since your band, like more energy, feeling better, clothees getting bigger, etc..

jqpublic · June 25, 2005

Hope things are going better for you! The weight loss game can tax your mind!

Soon you will be feeling better the weight will come off and life will be better. And you will be healther Good Luck!

clg8579 · June 25, 2005

I was banded May 26th, lost 14.5lbs (I swear just by blinking) Went on solid foods and gained 1lb. Then the week before my period got here and I ate the refrigerator ( I hate when that happens). Guess what? I haven't gained anything back! First off, when have you ever lost that much weight in such a short time and KEPT it off? I surely never did. First fill is scheduled for next week and I can't wait - more restriction please. Keep the faith and we'll get there!

Chris