Why huge plateaus after banding??

[SillyGoose 0]

MamaJava - I'm just recently banded, so I'm no pro at this yet. After reading your story and how hard you've worked and with no signs of progress I can say I honestly feel for you.

Here's a couple questions I have for you:

1. Are you taking any medications that could halt your weight loss? Some medications make you gain weight. Maybe by working so hard and instead of gaining weight, your maintaining your weight.

2. Have you had your thyroid checked? I've heard that thyroid problems can halt your weight loss. Go see your doctor and ask him/her to check for thyroid or any other conditions that could stop you from losing weight.

I hope this helps. Again, I really don't know what I'm talking about - it was just a few thoughts that popped into my head.

Don't lose hope - Best wishes!

[lapbandbarb 0]

I have gone through just what you are several times throughout this journey and I just don't obsess with it. Try to not weigh yourself for a whole week and I bet you will see a pleasant surprise!

[maryrose 2]

Barb,

That is good advise. I find weighing myself every day can be really annoying!

I will stay at the same weight sometimes for a week or two, maybe even gain a little..then all of a sudden there will be a good 2 or 3 lb. drop when at the right restriction.

Thanks for reminding of of that Barb. :smile:

[SueAZ 3]

Boy I could have started this thread too. I have been at the same weight pretty much for over 5 months. I haven't exercised much (bad knees) but still I should be swimming or bike riding I guess. I can't complain because I have forgotten the main bandster rules. I have enjoyed the loss of half my weight and think for some reason that rest should just magically fall off. But I still like the band because without it I would have gained it all back by now. It's time for a small fill and recommit to the bandster rules.

[JRFAN88 1]

SueAZ, I noticed our stories are similar too. Except I'm exercising like crazy & haven't lost anything in months. Still thankful for the band though, cause I would have gained it all back by now. Going for a fill this afternoon & hoping it will be just right because I either don't have restriction or I'm too tight.

[beckymein1021 0]

Boy I could have started this thread too. I have been at the same weight pretty much for over 5 months. I haven't exercised much (bad knees) but still I should be swimming or bike riding I guess. I can't complain because I have forgotten the main bandster rules. I have enjoyed the loss of half my weight and think for some reason that rest should just magically fall off. But I still like the band because without it I would have gained it all back by now. It's time for a small fill and recommit to the bandster rules.

I could take what you just said here Sue, and put my name at the bottom. I've lost ~ 70 lbs. (keep gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. over the past 6 months), which is just a little more than 1/2 of what I want to lose. I'm trying to get refocused and recommitted. I see others who were banded around the time I was who have lost more weight than I have and it's really hard.

I think this is a great support site and through encouragement, we can all help each other.

[EmmaWang 0]

I heard by taking Vitamin B complex would accelerate your metablish. Have you ever tried taking it everyday? In addition, I think only weigh youself once per week is a good idea. So you would not frustrate yourself out everyday.

[SueAZ 3]

That's one of the reasons I keep coming back to this forum. So many of us have similar experiences and it is SO NICE to know I'm not the only one. We can face the fact that most of us slip up from time to time. But the sucess of many keeps me motiviated. And at least I haven't gained it back. (Big Sigh)

[beckymein1021 0]

I know, that's how I feel too. I don't know why I do it, but it just seems like lately I've been fighting the band. I know it's there to help me, but it's like there is a little devil on my shoulder saying 'go ahead, eat the Oreos, they go down easy...' I read somewhere that when you eat (what you should be eating) and you start to feel the discomfort, that's the band working and we should welcome that instead of fighting against it.

I'm trying to get back on track with baby steps...just tracking all my Water (along with trying to drink more) and writing down everything that goes in my mouth, good, bad or ugly, it's getting written down!

I knew the band wasn't a magic bullet, but I guess I didn't count on having to work this hard for this long!