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Im only down 24 pounds.:biggrin:

I had surgery March 25, 2009

the only time I loose wait is after a fill and then Im right back to where I started

Anyone else in the same boat with me?

Im trying to attribute it to the fact that I started at 211 pounds but Im still felling kinda down:bored:

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I'm doing a little better than you - was banded Jun 8 and lost around 30 lbs since the 2 week pre-op. I was loosing nicely, but when I started solids the scale started going the other direction. After my first fill, being back on liquids/mushies for 4 days, I lost 4 lbs in 3 days, but again started to plateau. I weigh myself everymorning, and keep struggling with the same 2 lbs. Since I keep a journal of what I eat, I can usually track the weight gain to what I ate/drank. But its sooooo frustrating, since I am consuming a fraction of what I ate in the past. I go for my second fill this week. Hopefully more restriction will help. As they say, one day at a time...

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i totally understand your frustrations... i started at 213 and am only down 17 or so... i go back and forth between 201 and 195... i'm so frustrated with you two. i hope that eventually once i get to my "sweet" spot i will start losing on a more consistent basis. I was prepared to lose slowly, i wasn't prepared to struggle over the same 5 or 6 lbs. :biggrin:

it's hard to stay motivated and on track when i feel like i'm the one doing all the work and this "tool" isn't doing anything. but i'm still working on it.

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I am only down 32 lbs since Dec 9

so be happy, don't worry

you are doing great

I started at 249

and I have 1.5 in a fill after 3 fills

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Im only down 24 pounds.:biggrin:

I had surgery March 25, 2009

the only time I loose wait is after a fill and then Im right back to where I started

Anyone else in the same boat with me?

Im trying to attribute it to the fact that I started at 211 pounds but Im still felling kinda down:bored:

It is still early days, you probably just haven't reached your 'sweet spot' of restriction yet. some people take quite a few fills to get there.

You have still lost over a pound a week which is pretty good and yoou are a whole lot lighter than you would have been without a band.

Why not make an appointment for another fill?

Sue

(Starting weight Aug 08 261lb's pre op diet, banded 6 November 08, now weight 154)

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Hello,

I am right there with you guys. Surg on 03/11/09- 204 and For the last month i was at 185-187, and like you i went to get a fill ( i am now to 6.2cc ) this last visit was the 1st time i felt immediate restriction w/ drinking Water in the waiting room. I loved it, and that was just last Tuesday I got my (4th)Fill and weighed in at 186,, went to the Dr. Wed. and weighed in at 183... and today Saturday I am 181... and i already know i am going to struggle to hit under 180... i guess thats the wrong attitude but thats just how its been going.

I am going to up my work out to 1 hour a day for 4 days for the next two weeks and see how it goes..

But i am happy that my numbers aren't going up.. down and steady , slow and sweet,,,, I will take it, and thank the good Lord for it. Good luck to everyone... i will check back with you guys.

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It gets more difficult as your weight decreases and I was so afraid to begin solids in fact I waited until after I was allowed and my surgeon admonished me and told me to start the solids. I did and I am now actually losing more weight but I am being very, very careful about what I eat and when I eat it and exercising too. It is so hard to go up and down over 3 or 4 lbs over and over again but just keep working at it and don't give up. It looks like everyone on this thread has seen the same issue. Hang in there. I am 16lbs away from onederland! Yeah!

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I've struggled too, but have managed to loose 50lbs since being banded March 24th. Is everyone making sure they are getting enough Protein everyday? I am a lot tighter in the morning so all I have is a Protein Drink, (slim fast high protein) I also use packets I can put in a bottle of Water which gives me about 6 grams of protein. There are two brands, 1. is made by the biggest looser 2. is called Protein to go. I have found both in my local grocery store or the Vitamin Shoppe. I have also purchased Unjury it's actually pretty good. I use the vanilla as a Creamer in my coffee just make sure it's not to hot or it curdles, I bought a sample of their sorbet and mixed a little crystal light with it. They also make a chicken Soup. It reminds me of Lipton instant soup, it's not bad. I also make sure I get 40 to 50 min of cardio in 2 to 3 days a week if not more depending on my schedule. I've managed to loose an average of 10lbs a month. But I worry every week that I haven't lost anything before I step on that scale. Oh yeh only weight yourself once a week at the same time of day. Don't get discouraged. We will all make are goals.

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I get frustrated too, My weight stands still until my next fill. This last fill i had on Tues.07/21/09 (my 4th) 1.20 cc was put in and i felt more immediate restrictions. The next day I went to the Dr. and had lost 3lbs. That was a shock b/c all month i had only lost 1lb from the fill before.

But I am excited that I am not gaining weight, so that is a plus and keeps me looking forward. The Doctor is pleased also w/ my results... We just have to be patient and let it happen slowly and do our parts in making healthy choices and exercising.

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Good Advice on the Protein, I have to admit. I only do my protein drinks/shakes after a fill. So i will surely up it and see if that helps.

Thanks for sharing

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I feel your pain. I was so sad last week and really second guessing my decision to take this path. My primary doctor was against this procedure, saying that her most of her patients' average only a 35lb loss......and that is exactly where I have stalled for the last 6 weeks. :skep:

On a more positive note, I do finally have a little restriction, mostly with bread and chicken, but not enough to make me feel full. Schedule for another on Thursday.........hoping very much for the sweatspot. :thumbup:

Good Luck

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We don't all lose the same! I've done quite well until recently. But when I hit 220 (down 64), I had to really work at it. I managed to get to 214 (down 70) but have bounced back up to 220 twice. I am finally back down to 214 today and I swear the third time there is going to be the charm. I feel like if I can get to 210, then I will start the steady downward movement. I don't have some driving need to lose 20 pounds in a month, but 5-10 would be really nice at this point, LOL.

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I think part of my biggest frustration is that i am getting tons of Protein (usually around 80 grams of Protein or more), I walk miles and miles (about 4.5 miles/5 days a week) and am working hard to keep my calories around 1200/day, and i'm still not seeing pounds gone... i haven't even seen inches off my waist -- just my thighs.

I don't understand how i can eat 30 or more grams of protein - good solid protein, not a shake or anything like that at, at a meal and STILL be hungry (stomach grumbling, headache, pangs in my tummy etc) within 2 hours... I thought this thing was supposed to help me stay full longer. and YES i am waiting an hour to hour and half to drink after meals.

HOWEVER... i do have good news/bad news... the bad news is my thighs are wider than some people's waists (28), but they're down 3 inches from a month ago!!! :-)

Oh well, i go for my 3rd fill tomorrow am, hopefully i'll hit my sweet spot and then i will start losing consistently.:thumbup:

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35-40 lbs must be a common stall spot...my mom stalled there too....I was stuck at 38 lbs for what seemed like forever to me, was probably only 2-3 weeks, and then it started dropping off. I think it helps me to vary what I eat - one day I may eat 1400 calories and the next I may only be able to eat 900...it seems like the yo yo helps kick my metabolism into groove somehow. Wierd, I know! I just try to make sure to get as much Protein in as I can and not stress too much as if I pick up a 50 lbs weight I am immediately thankful I am no longer carrying that around everyday! Focus on the positive and sometimes that helps, too...hang in there!

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Are you ladies exercising? I started out at the same weight that you did and I've lost 65 lbs. I can't stress how important it is to get moving. Even if it's just 15 minutes of walking it does help. Also, if your doc has a support group try to find a buddy and exercise with them. You'll give each other positive support. Are you also watching the fat and calorie content of the food you're eating?

Last but not least get a fill if you're not losing. You got this operation to lose weight so be persistent with your doctor about getting your weight loss going.

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