rflint82

I am about 5 weeks after surgery right now. I looked into the surgery two years ago and decided against it. My best friend got it at that time. Two years later, by BFF is 100 lbs less than where she was at the time and I was exactly where I was 2 yrs ago. It was at that point that I decided I needed to the do the surgery, whether or not I liked it. 5 weeks in, i'm 16 lbs down. It was realizing that I had been trying on my own for 2 yrs with no change. I lost 20 lbs here and 20 lbs there, but I'd gained everything I'd lost back. I needed a change. Of course, i am still adjusting mentally as well. For example, reading this lets me know that I can't count on the band to be what makes the difference...it's a tool that I can use to maintain and help me. But....it is still a mental change I have to go through. If this is what you need, i think you are making a good decision.

Hello women! Also...don't forget that hormones play a huge role with being able to lose weight. If you have PCOS, thyroid issues, or something in combination with obesity, it may cause you to lose weight slower because of hormone imbalances. You may want to check this out as well. I have PCOS and it is very difficult for me to lose weight. But, knowing this has helped me to adjust better to the band anyway, bc the stuff that I shouldn't eat with the band, I shouldn't eat with PCOS....such as bread, rice, pasta, etc...the yummy carbs. Hormones have a huge influence on the body...something you may want to check into.

It's pretty common to hit a plateau. Just be patient and keep doing what you are doing. If you are burning more calories than you take in...it is impossible to NOT lose weight. Your body may be holding on to it or you could be building muscle. Try not to stress about it because stress can also cause your body to hang on to stuff. It sounds like you are doing what you need to do!