snookie07 0 Posted April 1, 2009 Hello, I new to chat rooms, but not to the lap band. I had my surgery Sept o7. Dr Ponce in Chattanooga, Tn was my surgeon. The surgery went fine and the first year I lost slowly, but I did lose about 40 pounds. I have had problems with my band being too tight and not being able to eat Proteins very well. Anyway, I haven't lost in about 7 months and I am very frustrated. Does this mean I am done? Have I gotten all the band for my buck? :smile2: I would really like some help getting jump started again. I need to lose another 40lbs. I don't eat too much food, but I am probably guilty of learning to eat the wrong stuff when my band was too tight. I am working on that, but feel like my metabolism is shot. What should I do? Help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzytchr 3 Posted April 1, 2009 Welcome. I have some questions: What are you eating now? Are you keeping a food journal? Are you able to eat proteins/meat without problems? How much are you able to eat at each meal? If you evaluate you answers to these questions it will show whether you are still a little tight and need a slight unfill or if it is time to get a fill. You may want to do the 5 day pouch test to get started again. This should help you jump start weight loss and get back into eating like a bandie.:smile2: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
di1138 8 Posted April 2, 2009 And to add to the above response, boost up your exercise. Good luck and keep on going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandpal 7 Posted April 2, 2009 Snookie,check out this link - good for troubleshooting your problem: Adjustments Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
