MissManda85

So far I've been able to eat without any issues which is so weird after being sick so long. I'm still feeling tired though :/

Appointment went well. They checked my band and it had not slipped thank goodness. They did a total unfill, there might be maybe 1cc if that left from the 5cc's that had been in it. They said it can happen what I went through even though it looks fine on the screen. The PA mentioned that I may be at the point where I don't need a filled band since it was hindering me from getting enough calories in to match up to my activity level with working out.
So fingers crossed my issues are gone and I can get back to the grind

I'm worried it might have slipped but I won't know until today. The doctor is very pleasant and helpful. But self pay isn't cheap. My appointment is this afternoon so hopefully I'll have answers. I know I'm not leaving unless the band is unfilled though.

I usually see his PA. I'm concerned because it could really cause injury :/ I haven't actually seen the doctor since my surgery.

Maybe you need a higher Protein intake. If I clear 100+ grams of protein especially on days I workout hard (burn 1000-1600 depending on what I do) and net around 1700 good calories for the day I lose "weight". For me the only # I am after is 198 my goal for surgery. But I am still losing body fat and gaining muscle. It's just a process of finding what works best for you and ruling out any subsequent medical conditions. I also take alot of Vitamin supplements. That helps me.

I drink GNC Total Lean shakes. 25g of Protein per bottle

I drink GNC Total Lean shakes. 25g of Protein per bottle

Maybe you need a higher Protein intake. If I clear 100+ grams of protein especially on days I workout hard (burn 1000-1600 depending on what I do) and net around 1700 good calories for the day I lose "weight". For me the only # I am after is 198 my goal for surgery. But I am still losing body fat and gaining muscle. It's just a process of finding what works best for you and ruling out any subsequent medical conditions. I also take alot of Vitamin supplements. That helps me.

I gained back after surgery. I dropped down to 239 a week after surgery, but when I went back to my month check up I had gone back to 250 (which really sucked for me), but they expected it. I'm now at 234, which was slow going. I average about a pound a week, but it's no guarantee. I had 1 month where I lost 8lbs in 6 weeks. I only expect 4-6 every time I go. Water weight is a big contributor though. I had to go on a diuretic pill to get rid of excess water.