RobSpana

I lost approx 35 pounds from my two week pre surgery liquid diet to 2 1/2 weeks post op, I'm now approx 5 weeks post op and have a total of 38 pounds, I've lost literally nothing in the past two weeks... I am strict with my diet, I can only get about 900 to 1100 calories daily, mostly Protein, minimal sugars, no sweets.... My wife suggested I try and increase calories, I did for a couple of days and actually gained two or three pounds. I walk at least 10,000 steps daily, some days I've done over 16,000... I am extremely discouraged and starting to feel as though I made a huge mistake... Any body else experience this... My do those says don't worry, but I'm starting to...

I try to drink plenty of Water, always have water with me... I'm not seeing inches decreasing either, just frustrated

Glad to see I'm not the only with morning issues with my band, I think my wife and doctors thought I was nuts, especially how you said you couldn't even drink water in the morning, that is me some days... I can't wait my surgery is in two weeks...

After a 4 month battle with my insurance I am finally approved to get my revision. I had a lap band for 11 years and it has been the worse, I am currently due to get my revision to Gastric BY-pass in may... These responses have been encouraging for me to read