Pygo

There must be something you're forgetting about. Bottom line is, more calories burned than eaten equals weight loss. I know your metabolism can slow but not normally so you put on weight. Try myfitnesspal app, it tracks calories and exercise etc. you should be aiming for 60-80g of Protein and between 1000-1200 calories for continuos weight loss. If you exercise try doing some interval training to kick start your metabolism. This band is a tool. We still have want it bad to get to our target weight. I'm a way off yet.
Good luck

Five Months and down 54 pounds!! 84 pounds to go!! Just had a fill done on Monday. God I hate this feeling...everything I drink or attempt to eat feels like it's sitting in my throat. I know it will pass in a few days....Staying motivated!! Went to Six Flags and I still wasn't able to fit on the roller coasters....Well maybe next year...all it did was piss me off and motivate me more.

I had a party to go to last sat the 15 th June and I was banded 5th June. I called my surgeon on 13th and asked him if I could drink alcohol. He said if I have had no indigestion I could drink non carbonated but if I had any discomfort, I should stop. I drank vodka with Fresh orange and ALOT of them! My stomach was fine and I'm back on track with the weight loss. A bit of a stupid risk but at least I called my surgeon first.

I had a party to go to last sat the 15 th June and I was banded 5th June. I called my surgeon on 13th and asked him if I could drink alcohol. He said if I have had no indigestion I could drink non carbonated but if I had any discomfort, I should stop. I drank vodka with Fresh orange and ALOT of them! My stomach was fine and I'm back on track with the weight loss. A bit of a stupid risk but at least I called my surgeon first.

Well done. I'm nearly one week post op and I feel great. Been having 1/3 cup of Soup to satisfy hunger pangs. I'm gonna try do liquid for a month. I'm using herbalife shakes for my main source of Protein with whey Protein Fruit drinks.
Gav huddersfield

Hey I'm not June 5th but I'm the 4th? I know what you mean about the food, but it's not so bad when your not hungry. I've lost 18 lbs so far and counting! I can't wait till I can advance on to normal food though! Good luck!

Any June the 5th buddies? I am down 17lbs including my Pre op diet. Just cooked a BBQ for my wife and I had a shake. It's hard but when I'm buying a new tailored suit feeling amazing!!! I won't care. Love being full all the time and another thing I've realised we should all live longer for a number of reasons the main being that obesity related health problems will be less but recently I read an article about people who live to over 100 have always eaten smaller meals and we are forced to do this - BONUS
ALL SMILES FROM THE UK
GAV
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Thanks:) I feel bad however am proud of my choice if I was gonna slip. What I would really like is a big cheesy piece of pizza.< /p>

Banded on Wednesday - 2.5 kg down already.

If you keep forcing food down, eventually you will stretch the small pouch above your band which contains all the nerve endings to tell your brain you're full. These nerves will become damaged, the band could become dislodged and if you have the band removed you may NEVER be able to tell if your full with your normal stomach so mass appetite will ensue.

My Doc said walking after surgery until 4 weeks post op and then bump it up. No running or jumping till around 6 weeks post-op
~~~Stephanie

I had two glasses of wine 5 days post-op (hey, it's a liquid, right?). One of the big concerns with alcohol is transference...if you have a food addiction, it might be easy to transition into an alcohol addiction (my drinking was social...splitting a bottle of wine with my boss on a business trip, like we have always done). So honestly take a look at how likely that is to happen for you. Also, be aware that soon after surgery, you'll still be at a very low caloric intake and your tolerance is not likely to be what it used to be. I had no ill effects, but if in doubt, it's always best to consult your medical team....

Normally you are good to exercise ( but not extensive) after 5-6 weeks, but after surgery you should still be walking around some to avoid blood clots.
They normally say to exercise after doctor approval, and your first follow up is normally 5-6 weeks after the surgery

Banded on Wednesday - 2.5 kg down already.

If you keep forcing food down, eventually you will stretch the small pouch above your band which contains all the nerve endings to tell your brain you're full. These nerves will become damaged, the band could become dislodged and if you have the band removed you may NEVER be able to tell if your full with your normal stomach so mass appetite will ensue.

If you keep forcing food down, eventually you will stretch the small pouch above your band which contains all the nerve endings to tell your brain you're full. These nerves will become damaged, the band could become dislodged and if you have the band removed you may NEVER be able to tell if your full with your normal stomach so mass appetite will ensue.