Hello all...

[Soleil 0]

Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

[thesuse2000 698]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you haven't had as much success as you hoped. I hope this forum proves to be helpful to you!

Just curious - do you know how many CCs total you have in your band? And how many it holds? Do you feel some restriction with the band?

Also - have you counted up your calories - even just for a few days to gauge your average daily calories? I went to a nutritionist a while back and discovered I was eating at least 3500 calories a day, when I thought I was eating a "normal" amount closer to 2000 (I thought maybe 2500-3000). It was an eye opener for me.

Also - have you been tested for things like hypothyroidism? I have it, and it definitely plays a role in my weight - if I'm not taking proper meds.

Anyway, it's great that you're taking the step of joining this forum - I'm sure you can find ways to succeed with your band!

-Susan

[kirajh 0]

Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

Hello Soleil, and Welcome. I was banded last july also. I'd like to invite you to join us at the Lucky Seven Thread, for 2007. We've all become a close group and the support offered is so encouraging and helpful.. We are always delighted to meet new members.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

Hey there Soleil - You are a Lucky #7 - That's what we call ourselves who were banded 7/07 - Come join us !!! We will help you..

Here is the link to our thread... We Lucky #7 stick together and you are one of us... (Heck we have adopted 2 non-July banders on our thread)

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/lucky-sevens-july-07-bandsters-35160/index783.html

Come talk to us - we will offer all the help that we can ...

Look forward to chatting with you...

Hugs - Janet

[becky42 0]

I'm sorry you haven't lost more. I too was banded in July 2007. I'm glad you found this site though! It will get better. Everyone here is very helpful.

[Soleil 0]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes. :biggrin:

In response to thesuse2000, I am not sure how many cc's my band holds. But I do remember at my last fill (in April) that the doctor said I was almost to the limit, or something to that effect. I assumed he meant as much as the band could hold? And no, I haven't counted calories, I'm used to counting carbs instead. No, I have not been tested (at least to my knowledge) for anything related to my thyroid. Though I do suppose it would be a good idea.

I've been able to lose up to 60lbs. before on a strict low carb diet. I can't understand why I can't do it again. Huh...

Wow, there's a thread for 7/07 's? That's pretty neat! I'm going to head over there and take a look. :dita: Thanks again everyone!! Hopefully I'll be able to concentrate more now that I will have some accountability/support. :tongue:

[kirajh 0]

I'm sorry you haven't lost more. I too was banded in July 2007. I'm glad you found this site though! It will get better. Everyone here is very helpful.

Becky,

you're a lucky seven too. Please join us, we'd love to have you and chat with you.