Stand Still or Still Loosing?

[hope4newlife 0]

My surgery was August 4th. Seem to be at a stand still on loosing weight for 2 weeks now -- anyone else having the same issue?

[mommie2 0]

My surgery was Aug. 27, I had my 2nd fill on 11/3. I went Friday 11/14 to get weighed and had lost 8 pds in 11 days. How many fills have you had?

:smile2:

[Lanakila 1]

Third fill today...after having started moonwalking. It was cool when Michael Jackson did it...but SO not cool when it's my weight going the wrong direction!

[Moe128 0]

Third fill today...after having started moonwalking. It was cool when Michael Jackson did it...but SO not cool when it's my weight going the wrong direction!

I'm with you Lanakila! I was Aug 1st and just had my second fill-up to 1.5ccs. I'm starving, but still trying to be good, but it's tough. I'm stuck at about 43-45 lbs, including presurgery weight loss...It's frustrating, but I'm hoping the fills help eventually.

[krtork 0]

I have been at a stand still for the past two weeks. Not up, not down. Just want the scale to move. . . down of course!

Just had my 3rd fill on Friday, I am feeling some restriction as I have moved back to solids today, I am hoping that I will have that full feeling for more than an hour!

[bambam31 168]

hope4newlife.... we were banded the same day! I had a few weeks where I kept losing and gaining the same 2 pounds. I knew I wasn't exercising enough so the wife and I joined a gym. I've been going every day and the scale is on the move downward again. I'm hoping to be able to average 5 gym days a month.

Good luck! Brad

Edited November 18, 2008 by bambam31
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[momcof3 1]

I am also playing with the same pound - up one week down the next. I have only had one fill - on Oct 6 - and although I am happy to have lost 57 lbs total (27 since surgery on 8/26) I am getting frustrated with the standstill. I am not scheduled for another fill until January, but they put me on a cancellation list in case any opening come up.

[jandamom 0]

My weight went up & down & up again for 4+ weeks & I was beyond frustrated. I increased my exercise and joined a weight loss program for some extra support, menu ideas, & anything to help keep my hunger from getting the best of me. It appears that I FINALLY broke thru, as I was able to post a 6lb loss for last Friday's weigh in.

I go for my 3rd fill tomorrow...3 weeks ahead of schedule... he agreed to fill earlier if I kept an exercise, food, & weight journal so that he could see that I was completely 'with the program'.

Don't give up, try a variety of strategies & maybe you'll find that perfect bit of help to push you past your plateau. I'll be wishing you well!!!!

[Claudine1975 0]

I have been losing very slowly these past weeks and I am not sure if it is becasue I am really tight. I can eat most things but not much of them. I often get stuck if I don't chew well or eat too fast. I have to be very careful. I try to get all my Protein in but, I can only eat about 500-600 calories on a good day. I am just wondering if I need to eat more to loss more???

[gilta 0]

I have been on a plateau for the past 2 weeks. I found I was eating a bit more and drinking wine way too much! I was having a glass a night which I think is what stalled me. I stopped and am exercising pretty regularly which is helping. I finally had a small loss this morning, but won't know officially until Friday weigh in.

[MistyD65 1]

Claudine, your loss may have slowed down because you are taking in too few calories. My nutritionist recommends 1000-1200, and up to 1400 if I am exercising regularly and with intensity. I have found that I lose more when I am on the high end of my calorie range. You should talk with a nutritionist about how you can get more calories.

I am steadily losing - 46 pounds since my surgery. I've had one fill of .6 ccs in a 4 cc band. When I went for a second fill a couple of weeks ago, my doctor and I decided that I didn't really need one, since my loss is steady and I am controlling my eating. I'll go back in January, so this holiday time will be a real test of where I am in my lifestyle changes. My goal is to lose at least another 10 pounds by New Year's Eve.

[Claudine1975 0]

I am really tight in the mornings and can only have a Protein drink. For lunch I can barely finish a frozen meal and for dinner it is usually larger, but not by much. I can no way eat anywhere near 1000 calories unless I make poor choices. I go back Dec 15 and I may ask he Dr. what he thinks. I am satisfied with the amount of food. I did get on th scales today and I have lost quite a bit since last week. I think I am at my "sweet" spot and do not need a fill for quite some time. I used to be able to snack more and then my calories would be higher but I really don't have a desire for snacking - which is good.

I kinda miss that I will not be able to "pig" out on Thanksgiving. But that is what got me here in the 1st place.:thumbup:

[Shamrockgirl60 1]

Seems that I am on a little plateau right now on gain but no loss. I am being really really good too. I will just weight myself once a week now. My newer clothes are getting looser anyway which is good. My plus sized stuff is hanging off me. Tried on a few thing yesterday and now fit into "regular" sizes no plus for me any more which I am very happy about. But want to get

to a Medium in most things and a size 12 would be lovley.

Would like to lose 10 lbs. by Christmas/New Year. But I won't dwell on it with the holidays.

I was happily surprised I lost 2.4 lbs. this week.

Edited November 21, 2008 by Shamrockgirl60

[ahsem2bme 0]

I was banded 8/13/08. I have not lost anything except the same fluctuating 5 lbs. for the last 2 months. I was filled with 1 cc on 9/15/08. I feel some restriction when I eat...but cannot seem to keep the full filling for very long. I have lost as of right now including post op 36 lbs. I have lost a total of 40lbs. but that 5 lbs. comes and goes on a daily/weekly basis. My second fill is on Dec. 4th - I have to fly to Texas because here in New Mexico they have no surgens or fill centers. To drive to Arizona and see a new Dr. would actually cost me more then going back to TX each time. I have recently been getting sick when atttempting to eat 1/4 of a 1/2 of bagel - or any type of tortilla's. I have no desire to eat steak due to having to chew that much makes it very undesirable to me. My birthday was yesterday....and all in all I am very discouraged. At 33 I thought my body would still have some sort of elasticity...I was wrong. I can't find the drive to work out at the gym (on my porch) because I don't feel like I am getting anywhere...but I have restriction (some what).

Sorry for the book....I am just in need of some support....any help would be greatly appreciated.

[mommie2 0]

Happy Belated Birthday!! Don't get discouraged, sounds like you need another fill. I had my second fill on Nov. 3 and I have more restriction now. I can really tell the difference. What size band do you have? As far as eating I can't eat any bread items either no matter how well i chew. Actually tonight was the first time i was able to eat a piece of chicken breast with out having problems. Are you making sure you are chewing everything well? Are you drinking while eating? Have you tried eating turkey,sausage or even fish? I know what you mean about the loose skin. I've had two c section in the past thirteen years so that messed up the muscles now with 64 pounds gone it's getting worse. I know i will be having some cosmetic stuff done later. Let me know if any of this helped.