8 months out--Need Advice

[Divamom 1]

I had my surgery on June 16, 2008. I'm getting really discouraged I've only lost 34 lbs. What am I doing wrong??? I eat good, excercise and things just aren't happening.

Any suggestions? Please help.

I have 3.5 cc in a 14cc band. Do I just need more fill? Because I do get hungry and sometimes eat too much.

All advice is welcomed.

Edited February 19, 2009 by Divamom
wrong amt of fill

[bugginbri 0]

I would say you definitely need a fill. I have 5cc's in a 10cc band and I had surgery in October 08. My band is 1/2 full and I have lost 32 lbs. I feel like I need another small fill again soon. I would call and speak with your doc about how you are feeling and not seeing results.

Good luck!

[kiz 1]

Chances are, you need a fill. If you're getting hungry between meals, you're able to eat too much, and you're not loosing weight, then you're probably still not getting good enough restriction. Also, restriction wanes after you lose some fat around your stomach, so you're restriction will lesson as you lose weight.

Edited February 19, 2009 by kiz

[armywife4life 0]

hi, same boat as you. I also have 14cc band. 5.5cc in it and can still eat to much at a time. i definitely need more fill.. Im exercising 5 days a week with cardio and light weight but the weight loss is very very slow. Also watch your carbs, those things kill me LOL>.

[DanaM 0]

I am in the same boat with you also. I was banded Aug. 22 and have lost 36 pounds. Dont dont eat alot. I dont eat breads. All I drink is Water. I walk at least 2 miles a day. I have a 9cc band and have 7cc in the band. I wish someone would tell me something!

[lacasst 1]

Wow guys sorry about the frustration......I too am feeling a little frustrated too.I'm little over 3 months out the first 2 months were pretty easy as far as weighloss.I had good restriction & was not all that hungry.

Then I got stuck at 207! For like 3weeks to a month.I just got a fill on the 11th,I had a hard time with this fill as I was sick.Now I'm feeling better but not so sure about this restriction.It's like all of a sudden I'm at a standstill and I feel like now what I was or wasn't doing before is not working.

I find myself hungrier & able to eat more.I'm looking for Snacks.....it's frustrating.......I dont know if I need to give this fill a little while longer or if I need another one??This is what I was afraid of.......getting stuck! I know I might be getting a little prematuely worked up as some of you have been dealing with this longer but none the less it's still makes you want to pull your hair out!!:tt2:

[chicamam1 1]

wow that isnt very much in a 14 cc band! I would say probably so. Im assuming your doc may be one of the ones who fills very slowly? Ive noticed with that, slower weight loss can happen since its taking longer to get a good restriction level. that is based on how u feel tho. If your eating 1/2 cup portions, staying full between meals then u have good restriction but i would definatly call ur doc