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I probably weigh myself too much, both morning and night. But, it keeps me accountable. I got to over 400 pounds by avoiding the scale so I think it's crucial I weight myself regularly.

Perhaps a visit to your nutritionist is in order. It's frustrating but too little calories can result stall your weight loss. I was eating 1000 calories a day and my loss crawled and even stopped. I increased my calories to 1200 a day and my weight loss picked up again.

Have you seen your surgeon since the unfill in January? What does he say about fills?

How many calories a day are you eating? It's possible you're eating too little or too much.

Very interesting article. It's funny because though I have never known the term "fat set point" before now, I have known since the day I got banded I would struggle to get past the weight range I'm at right now. When I was a lot younger and would diet, it would be between 200-220 that I would always get frustrated because the scale would start barely creeping or stop moving entirely. I'd eventually give up so as a result haven't weighed under 200 pounds since I was 16 years old. I'm losing differently at this range, too. Until now, I would just consistently lose. Now, there is an entirely new pattern. I sit with the scale unmoving whatsoever awhile, it then will actually go up a pound or so, then within a couple days of that it makes big drop. For instance, last week it went up a pound then all the sudden plummeted 4 pounds. I've been the same weight since then. This morning I'm up a little over a pound a again and suspect in the next couple days it'll suddenly drop again. I think our bodies do have set points (or ranges) that are not easy to retrain it away from. But I do agree we can change it and beat it- it's just not easy and takes a lot of determination and patience.

Unfortunately not a lot. Protein shakes help but it's going to be tough until you progress further in your post op diet.

I personally believe it doesn't matter which WLS you choose, the speed and success is completely dependant on the person. You have to remember, none of the WLS make you lose weight. They are all tools to make it easier to consume less calories so you lose weight. This is why people fail, too. They expect magic when they still have to make major lifestyle changes to be successful. As far as weight loss speed, again it depends on the person more than the WLS of choice. I've lost almost 200 pounds in 14 months, which people would expect from bypass not the band. But, I've done it and did it in a very healthy manner. Plication is just another tool, like any other WLS surgery.

It can make a huge difference. In fact, even .1cc can be the difference between too tight and just right.

Before getting banded in Mexico, it's imperative you do two things -Find out what size band they are going to use. Too often they are still using the old 4cc band in Mexico. It's been discontinued in the US and Europe because of the very high complication rate but unfortunately in Mexico it's still used to keep costs down because they can buy them cheap. Make sure you are NOT getting an old 4cc band. -Make sure you have a local surgeon to treat and fill you before you get the surgery. Very often this is a major problem because a lot of surgeons won't touch a patient banded in Mexico. Some will and do, but it's very important you have one lined up before you get the surgery.

Fiber One actually does make a couple Protein bars that have 10g of protein and are really good. Slimfast actually does too. So does Atkins. Kelloggs does also.

Stress can't cause a fever. A fever is the body's natural reaction to virus or illness. Call your surgeon and let him know. Even if he does reschedule your surgery it's a good thing. Getting surgery with an infection or illness can be extremely dangerous.

It's very possible you don't need a fill at all yet. Some people don't.

Excellent article, thank you for sharing!

You can eat smaller portions, most doctors say no soda or carbonation, and alcohol is empty calories so not much. You should go to a seminar near you. They'll tell you all this.

12, I go every month. In fact I still go every month and my surgery was over 14 months ago.

First, let me congratulate you for sticking to your liquid diet despite all the temptations. Seriously, you obviously have some major determination and I have no doubt you're going to be very successful with your band. The emotional crying? It's a lot more common than you realize. Not only is being on a liquid diet downright brutal but there is something in anesthetic that makes people very emotional and even depressed. So, it's no wonder you've had a rough week. You really are doing incredible. Just remind yourself this post op diet is temporary and soon you'll be healed back on real food. You can totally do this. Best wishes

If you're hungry going on liquids would be totally counter productive because you'll just get hungrier. Increase your Protein, it finds the hunger.

Checking in at 222. Down 3 pounds this week and 1 pound from being able to say "I've lost 200 pounds"!

As long s you stay laying down, the headache stays away. Drink lots of caffeine, lots of Water, and plan on laying flat in bed for 24 hours after.

Hello! Sorry I've been gone all day at hospice with my grandma. Yes, I have Multiple Sclerosis. First, I am so very sorry you're going through this I'm sure the thought of the spinal tap isn't thrilling you either, but honestly, it wasn't that bad at all. Numbing the area hurt more than the actual spinal and it was over very quickly. It's good you're getting it though so they be 100% you're getting the proper diagnosis. The only effect the Lap Band and losing weight have had on the MS for me is all positive. Of course losing weight can't effect the disease progression directly, however it has greatly improved symptoms like leg pain and spasticity. In fact, when I got the Band 14 months ago I needed a cane just to get around my house and now I walk 2 miles a day without any aid and easily. The NMSS has a slogan for MS "keep moving!". There's very good reason for that- because MS will stop you from moving. I got healthier and "keep moving" and it really positively effects my overall health tremendously. Best wishes to you. And be sure to have a good neurologist and get on a drug to slow the disease progression. It's really imperative to your long term prognosis and quality of life.

Ok then, despite losing almost 200 pounds I still have a BMI in the 30's thus obese. Yet my blood pressure, blood work, resting heart rate, and overall is health is great. My kids' dad has a normal BMI and is thin- but he has very high blood pressure and high cholesterol. His blood sugar has been on the high side too. I'm fat but in great health while my kids' skinny dad is very unhealthy. So how is it fair to label me as a high insurance cost risk when it's the skinny dude who needs the meds and treatment?

I guess my complaint is I feel like being obese is the last acceptable discrimination. We've all been there or are there struggling not to be anymore. We're all painfully aware of the fact none of us woke up one morning thin and said "hey being fat sounds fun! I'm gonna gain 100 pounds!" And yet we have to fight insurance tooth and nail for the WLS to not be obese anymore... and even that is no guarantee the weight won't come back. I just feel like this is one step closer to actually excluding obese people from insurance or even possibly employment. It scares me to think of what will happen in the years to come

Cancer patients are expensive, too. So are those with Diabetes. I'm very expensive, I have Multiple Sclerosis. My meds cost almost $5000 a month. Just say'n.

Ok a question for those of you who's companies do this- Do they say "you get $50/month if you comply" but do they literally DOCK your pay $50/month if you choose not to? Because that's my issue. If they want to offer an incentive to comply, fine. But to actually dock their pay for choosing not to share their weight is infuriating.