Diva4

Motormouth we all have to start somewhere. This is the best place. The "cp" tab is on the home page on the left hand side right under the picture display. Click on that and it will take you to your client profile. I think it's best to keep the doctor informed of any problems that are occuring. And it doesn't hurt to let them know the dissapointments either. Every doctor is different and how they handle their clients. I have had as little as a .25cc fill because my stomach swells after the fill and it causes too much restriction. So sometimes a little can be enough. Too much and it can be misarable. The main thing is keep on trying different things and bounce things off of us to see if anyone has the same issues. :laugh:

Hi Motormouth! I would suggest going to portion control or back on liquids for 2 - 3 days and make sure you are getting in 30 minutes of excercise. It does sound like you might need a fill. Hang in there:) Make sure you're getting your protein.

Hey slow losers - anyone out there tonight? How'd your weekend go? :eek: Let's see if we can encourage each other to keep up the excercise routine or am I the only one who is on again and off with that topic?

Hi Plain, I usually eat until I'm full and try to stop before I'm over-full. So portion sizes are my problems. I usually eat double portions (guessing) before I really feel satisified. But, I'm getting a fill tomorrow and hoping that will help. My doctor takes it real slow and in the past when I get a fill my tummy and band disagree for about a week. After that it goes pretty good. Each time I can tell I can eat less and less at each meal. I'm in my fifties and my activies aren't too good either, plus I have a desk job so not much burning calories there.

Hi Everyone. This is the best thread I've found for myself due to the fact I will be celebrating my 1st year band-aversary the 29th of this month. I have only lost 42 pounds and most of that was within the first 4 months. I have had some real issues with plateaus. It is great to finally know that I'm not alone with evil issues of slow weight loss. It's great to hear encouragements and ideas for continuing the fight for success. Keep up the good work.

You guessed it.... I'm new to this discussion group but have been banded for 1 year the 29th of November. I have not lost the weight I thought I would. I live in Plano, Texas and Dr. Stephan Hamm is my band doctor. I've had several fills and I've also had to loosen it twice. I sure would like someone to tell me the secret to continual loosing, if there is one. The band is for a healther choice and I know we've made the right decisions. Let me hear from you.