11.5 Weeks Done & Stalled - Advice????

[Liveforit 0]

Hello there. I was banded back on 12/29 and am loving my band thus far. I lost 15 lbs. during my 1st month and another 15 during my second month. Unfortunately, I've been bouncing back and forth between a 26 - 30 lb. loss regardless of what I do.

My meals are looking like this:

I'm basically drinking a cup of Decaf coffee coffee with lite vanilla soymilk in the morning. Then 1/2 hr. after my coffee I have a Protein shake (Protein powder, 1 lt container of yogurt & lite vanilla soymilk).

lunch is usually turkey & cheese rolled up, ham & cheese rolled up, a boca burger with cheese & mustard, a salad with chicken or a leftover Protein & from dinner the night before.

dinner has been a protein & a veggie and I sometimes have a sf fudgecicle, sf icepop, or a glass of strawberry milk (milk, fresh strawberries & Splenda) as a treat.

I drink all of my Water and/or Crystal Light and I have been going to the gym 5 times a week and doing 40 min. of cardio for the past 3.5 weeks now, but that darn scale won't budge.

I know I'm not that far out, but has anyone else had this problem. I just had my 3rd fill back on the 11th, and I still have very little restriction.

Can someone tell me what it appears (if anything) that I am doing wrong?? I just feel so frustrated and it's making it so much harder for me to stay on track and confident that I can do this.

Any advice would be wonderful!!!

Thanks in advance :0)

[di1138 8]

First congratulations on having lost weight! I am no expert but it does sound like you are eating healthy. The next thing is are your portions too big? How much are you eating? Is your cheese and milk low fat? How much Protein? You mentioned that you have very little restriction which might be the problem. I would suggest another fill. I find keeping a food journal ( I use livestrong.com) noting my portions helps keep me honest. For instance I use half and half in my coffee and it can add another 100 calories to my day if I don't watch the amount I use. One day I ate 4 sugar free fudgecicles and added 180 calories without thinking about it. Don't get discouraged you are on the right track.

Edited March 18, 2009 by di1138

[AngieAngel 0]

Wait it out, the scale will move again. It just takes time and waiting sucks! :sneaky:

[Delivered 0]

Elizabeth,

You've done very well. I am impressed with your weight loss, but most of all, I am impressed with your discipline. I think your body is just adjusting and if you will wait it out and stay disciplined, the number on the scale will soon manifest your success.

KUTGW because you're worth it!

[Liveforit 0]

I just wanted to say thank you to those of you that responded. I've been really down on myself lately because I know I'm following all of my surgeon's rules.

In fact, when I went in for my fill last week I asked the bariatric coordinator the very same question. She told me that I may be in this situation because I'm not giving myself enough of a variety. So, I'm trying to add in a wider variety of Proteins and veggies, but I'm still frustrated.

Anyhow, it really helps that I've got people here that agree that it appears that I'm eating the right things. I'm proud of myself for being able to control my portions - although I was never a huge portion person in the first place.

Another reason that I think I'm getting frustrated is because I have PCOS, which can make weight loss even more difficult. I know I've been able to lose 20 lbs. (and gain it back) before my band and I don't want that same thing to happen now. At least when you see that number get smaller it keeps you motivated to keep on trudging along, right!!!

Like I said before, thanks for the input & advice

[Angelsma 1]

I stalled ALOT before my 4th fill...it was excrutiating. Just think, you're actually ahead of the game. Actually, with the band we're supposed to only lose 1-2 lbs per week. I'd say you're ahead of the game. Keep going, stay motivated and please be sure to exercise - it really does make a difference.