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Yup fill PA done made me mad!!

I had my 2nd fill yesterday and it was painless. I have gained 5lbs since my cheat day on Sunday. Today I think I am down 2lbs, but really I dont know anymore. The scale at the fill center says i'm 280, but I know 1lb of that at least was what I was wearing but whatever. I've noticed during the day I am at least 2lbs heavier.

 

Anyhoo...The PA questioned what I ate and how I worked out and sounded like I was lying! I was deeply hurt and offended. It's bad enough I'm a slow loser and one cheat day sets me back a week. I dont need anyone else making me feel like I'm not working hard. I am. I've never worked this hard ever trying to lose weight. She said it would almost be impossible for me to eat less than 1000 calories and work out 4-5 days and be the weight that I am. I should be losing 4-8lbs a month. for my size it should be 6 punds a month. She told me to bring a print out of what I'm eating for a week for my next fill. Whatever. Ugh I'm so mad. yeah I should weigh 274, but guess what? My body SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully liquids for a few days will help. I'm out of answers. I'm so confused. If I upp my calories and that doesnt work then I'm going to what I know. Ultra low carb high calorie diet. I lost consistantly by not counting calories but carbs. I count both now and it is killing me.

 

So yeah she made me feel like a failure. I guess I am. I am so cranky lately and on edge. I dunno what the band is doing to me??? Is it the lack of food. I dunno? something has to change. Something has to give, but I dont know where to start.

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cheetah1976

LAP-BAND Patients

I had my band in November 2010. I had several months where I had lose and then next month gained. I felt like a failure and waisted money but my doctor always was supportive and explained everyone's body is different and people openings to stomach is larger than other. I am just now finally losing weight at a steady rate of 5lbs a month. I work out 7 days a week and watch what I eat. Don't starve your body expecially if you are working out. The weight will start dropping off. Best wishes on your journey.

Amanda1982

Pre Op

Calm down, most nutritionist or PA's want band patients to keep food journals, as long as you're doing everything you are supposed to do then it wont matter. Stay encouraged some of us are slow losers but it will all work out in the end. Good Luck

Texasbandit

LAP-BAND Patients

Oh sorry it wasn't giving my food journals over that made me upset. The lady was mean and condescending! That's what set me off.

mickp24

LAP-BAND Patients

I eat 800 calories per day and keep careful track of it all. I am 5 months post-op and have lost 86 pounds of the total 101 I need to lose. I respectfully suggest that perhaps you are consuming the so-called hidden calories that everyone talks about. If you like, I would be glad to review a week's worth of food and check to see that you are not overlooking those annoying calories. I cannot possibly be condescending because we are all in the same boat.

Michael Pickert MD

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If you are interested I will send you my spreadsheet that I use daily.

Texasbandit

LAP-BAND Patients

Im interested but my food is on myfitnesspal. Please send me the spreadsheet. I can tell you what my diet consists of. Protein shakes, tuna, baked chicken, and squash or spinach. That's about it and water of course. Oh and eggs too. In my experience men usually lose weight a lot easier than women. My husband can sneeze and lose weight!! Lol

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