karibensea

Sometimes seriously under 1000 a day.. It really sucks that I can not get this weight off.
I try to eat more but simply can not get it in this is why my doc did take a smidgen out and as i said I mean a smidgen!!
And a good nights sleep WTHeck is that..lol I would not know that if it even happened.
I am going to see a nutritionist/trainer next week and he is my pal on my food tracking website.. I am trying to very honest about what goes in my mouth.. Sometimes I forget because my mind is old..lol
I need to get back to the gym have not been in a couple days and today I had major pain below my shoulder blade this morning OMG it felt like major gas like when I had my surgery. I will go back tomorrow I don't care if my arm falls off!!
I can barley move today from the lack of working out, Gosh I never thought ever those words would come out of my mouth but yes I am hooked on the gym.
If your on FB I found a great support page today it is called Lap Band Divas..HUGE busy support page..
M

First off let me say thanks for the input.
I do count what I think is every bite that goes in..I am pretty obsessed but all this at this point ;-( not sure if that is good or bad..lol My surgeon back in STL took a bit of Fluid out and seriously not enough for me to even see in the syringe
but non the less he did. I was not even able to get into the 1500 calorie zone.
I do have a job that allows me to work from home and my apartment is only about 600 sq ft so not much room to roam about.
I do not sleep well and my job is HIGH stress. I have gone through menopause over the past 12yrs but now am done with that nonsense too.
I have had every god known test done to make sure that there is no underlying medical issues but there are none. Again leaving me in a whole world of confusion.
I am trying to find a good surgeon in my area and it has not been an easy task..
I am going to be staying on top of this because it is currently adding to my stress level and that as we all know is not good news for that hormone they call Cortisol which lives in my midsection!!

I totally understand where you are coming from here.. I have just celebrated my 5 yr anniversary an I am not going to lie it has been a long 5 yrs.. I did great in the beginning but have been stuck the past 3 yrs I have not gained and I have not lost. Truth!..OH I would do it all over again in a minute!
I eat healthy, I work out minimum 4 days a week and that is only because of my job and time restraints. For some reason can not get this weight loss kick started again. I look better, I feel better and I am healthy!! All 3 important things to me. I do enduldge now and then, and sometimes I binge (bad thing) I am a food addict and a self taught chef! I have crazy cravings for sweets and carbs.
I am on the back end of menopause and this has NOT helped at all..
I have come to realize that I am never going to be skinny again nor do I really want to be.. I am striving to be what is best for me..body wise, weight wise and over all health wise.
I try hard not to stess about it at all I now know how to eat, cook, and stock up to stay healthy!
Not going to lie it has been a hard but before I did this Lap Band I commited to the new lifestyle for the rest of my life and to never be on a diet again!!

I actually have a bite or three.
I know that I am not conventional on this site or forum. But for me..it will not subside until I hit it with the real thing. i follow my nuts advise: I live in the real world and eat real food. Mostly I eat clean and that is much better then I ever have in my life. I mostly see everything as a part of my program. Maybe chocolate is questionable. I can't eat like I used to and most of the time I eat by the clock.
Anyone that has been at this for a while and says that they don't have a treat now and then is let's say...not telling the truth! lol
But if it is pop corn or cheese cake, they win a lot!
Okay no picking on me..That is how I feel about it!!!!!!!!!!

OMG I am sooo very sorry for not replying sooner.

I simply do not get on here the way I use to or should at this time.

I have moved to NJ and been here about 4yrs now, I have a doctor here who says the band is as full as it can be. I have a 10cc and it has 81/2 cc in it according to him. He is recommending that I have this thing taken out and get a sleeve!! NO way in hell will I be doing this again. I do not and have not ever regreted doing what I did it has just been frustrating.



I do everything I am suppose to do I work out, I count calories, I have a nutrionist, I have had every god known test done to see if there were underlying causes for the stall. Metobolic/insulin resistance NOPE those are not it either. Before I had the band put in I had been experienceing pre menopausal symtoms and yes that is over with well at least all things point to that..I thought this was the culpret NOPE not this either.. lol



I simply am at a loss. I am going to make an apointment I think with my original surgon Dr Minkin for my visit back to St Louis in NOV. Maybe he will have an answer for me..

I have never even had a problem with my band he did a fantastic job with my original surgery and I am so greatful the the job that he did do..



I am gonna try to set this thing up to notify me when someone replies and again I am SOOOO VERY SORRY for the lack of response..



Thank you for all the input

Michele

OMG I am sooo very sorry for not replying sooner.

I simply do not get on here the way I use to or should at this time.

I have moved to NJ and been here about 4yrs now, I have a doctor here who says the band is as full as it can be. I have a 10cc and it has 81/2 cc in it according to him. He is recommending that I have this thing taken out and get a sleeve!! NO way in hell will I be doing this again. I do not and have not ever regreted doing what I did it has just been frustrating.



I do everything I am suppose to do I work out, I count calories, I have a nutrionist, I have had every god known test done to see if there were underlying causes for the stall. Metobolic/insulin resistance NOPE those are not it either. Before I had the band put in I had been experienceing pre menopausal symtoms and yes that is over with well at least all things point to that..I thought this was the culpret NOPE not this either.. lol



I simply am at a loss. I am going to make an apointment I think with my original surgon Dr Minkin for my visit back to St Louis in NOV. Maybe he will have an answer for me..

I have never even had a problem with my band he did a fantastic job with my original surgery and I am so greatful the the job that he did do..



I am gonna try to set this thing up to notify me when someone replies and again I am SOOOO VERY SORRY for the lack of response..



Thank you for all the input

Michele

Just wanted to update all of you kind folks..
Everything looked A OK!!! So glad when I saw the normal pouch poke out as the barium flowed through without any problems. So I am at from what I remember 8.5 in a 10 CC band but I am having trouble losing weight..I am not keen on exercise never have been to be honest..So now getting back on track and moving forward..!! Thank you all for your input

Just wanted to update all of you kind folks..
Everything looked A OK!!! So glad when I saw the normal pouch poke out as the barium flowed through without any problems. So I am at from what I remember 8.5 in a 10 CC band but I am having trouble losing weight..I am not keen on exercise never have been to be honest..So now getting back on track and moving forward..!! Thank you all for your input

ok, so you have gained 10 pounds. The first thing I would do would be start logging my intake on www.myfitnesspal.com. You say you don't seem to be eating anything out of the norm. Have you journaled your intake to see how many calories you are eating every day. I know for me, If I didn't keep track I could go way over!

You are doing the right thing in finding an experienced dr who you trust & will give you the quality after care you deserve. Hopefully, the new one will be a fit!
Regarding food, I started out using my fitness pal & tracking everything. Then slacked off thinking I was ok. However, I'm back to using it religiously b/c it keeps me focused & there are sooo many things that seem they should be lower cal than they are. Same for measuring food. My guess is usually larger than the actual portion.
As for making other life changes, that is part of the challenge. Therapy has been helpful to me and I am going in a new (and happier) direction at 51. So, it's never too late to do what you want to do. Most importantly, give yourself credit for ALL of the positive changes you have made so far! I know you will find the support you need.
All the best!

You mentioned it's been awhile since you were filled. My nurse said that saline does evaperate. Slower than Water but it does happen. I would have them pull out all your fill; see how much is still in there and then refill to at least the original level. You may have lost fill. I don't think I would move to a new surgery just yet. I agree REALLY CRITICALLY look at what you are eating. Are you drinking coffee at work? Do you use sugar/cream? That alone could be adding literally 500 cals. to your day.

I am with u girl.............I was banded almost 2 1/2 yrs ago . I ve enjoyed much sucess with looseing 104 lbs but now I ve gained 8lbs of thoes lbs back. Its my fault I am sure I LOVE ICE CREAM and soft foods that go down easy so I ve been eating around my band. I ve also gotten away from weighing my 4 oz a serveings.I ve let myself and my gaurd down and been entirely too easy on myself. We both know this is a marathon NOT a sprint. So I picking myself up I attended my first support grp meeeting for banders last nite . I ve never been much of a support grp person so i never took andvantage of this service that has always been available to me. I t felt good just to verbally tell the grp of my struggles. I ve made an appointment for Monday with my Dr and I ll go tell him" how I lost My mind " and get another fill. I havent had one in about 3 months. Even after all this time I am NOT in control EVER and need to use MY TOOl. So, I invite you to do the same its been eight months for u I read,don't be ashamed just hold your head high you and I are learning everyday and thats ok...................we know what to do.Good luck girl we are both in a good place we know how to take back our lives !