Trying to stay positive

I was banded on July 23, 2008:biggrin2:, my preop weight was 239 lost 7lbs on the preop diet, went into surgery weighing 232 currently weigh 226.8 as of 8-10-08. I am so discouraged :frown: that I am not losing weight I feel like I went through all this for not. I have been walking about 4 days a week on liquids and still not losing, consume only about 800 cals or less per day. I have discussed this with my primary care physician I told him I think my metabolism is shot, he doesn't agree and said give it time. My dietician said it was because of the protein EAS and to try a d different one. I just don't now what to think and i'm trying not to give up. HELP!!!!

I'm with ya. I was banded on June 23rd. I've only lost 12 lbs. The day of surgery I weighed 234.6 lbs. Today I weigh 222.4. I've been at this weight since about the 2nd week after surgery. Ive gained and lost 2 pounds about 4 times. I also walk most every day. Only difference is I'm on solids now. I have NO restriction, I can eat anything, and as much as I could before surgery. I just hope that as I get fills, the restirction will help kick up the weight loss. I am now on a "diet" to keep from gaining. Hang in there. I'm sure it will pick up for both of us.

Give it time!!! And stay off the scales (once a week only) You will gain and lose depending on the time of day, water retention, etc... Your body is still healing.

Slim Sly - You are probably not getting enough calories. 800 is not enough.

Once you get your fill, you will have some restricition. Just remember you are responsible for what goes in your mouth and how much you exercise. The band is a tool, it does not do it all.

Good Luck, be patient, you will be a loser!!!