Jill 1821

Just wanted to update those who wrote to me- and thanks by the way... The dr says my food journal look good, even a little under calories. So now we are going to look into my thyroid and have it checked. I know I am eating what I am told, I am not cheating! So for anyone else out there with this problem, there could be a secondary problem. My thyroid is very low. Going to try meds for that. Hope that is the answer.

I am at 6 mo mark and have only lost 31. I use a LOT of willpower! restriction only last a couple of days. I have 7.5cc in a 14 cc. band. I'm going in tomorrow to talk with someone about my game plan. Just keep a good relationship with your medical team. Don't give up. Good luck.

Claire-- I've only lost 31 lbs in 6 mo. my loss is very slow and i also have gotten very discouraged. I have talked with my nurse and have an appt for tomorrow to sit down and talk to them about my concerns. (Not just in and out with a fill) I have my food log that I am taking in as well. I have 7.5 cc in a 14 cc band. I can eat about anything I want. still having to use all willpower. Hopefully they will help. But you have to have your medical team behind you. Mine have beenn good to work with me. good luck.

Does anyone have problems with eating lunch?? When I am at work I have a lot of problems eating and keeping it down. I can take 2 or 3 bites and know I'm going to be sick. Then I can eat at home and everything is fine. Anyone experience this? Is it stress or what? Jill

Does anyone have problems with eating lunch?? When I am at work I have a lot of problems eating and keeping it down. I can take 2 or 3 bites and know I'm going to be sick. Then I can eat at home and everything is fine. Anyone experience this? Is it stress or what? Jill

Michelle-- Nobody can understand the physical or emotional "stuff" the obese deal with. My husband has never had a weight problem and doesn't understand either, yet is very supportive. He never complained about my weight, but could see how it was hurting me and my self esteem. I was banded in July and have lost 31 lbs. It has been slow, but I'm working through it. There will be a lot of food and non-food issues that you may be facing. But keep this great attitude. I truely feel like God brought lapband to me. It is my last hope. It is the best thing I have done. I wish you luck!

My doctor says that bread is your friend when you are feeling hungry or are needing a fill. Bread fills you up and keeps us from eating too much. Sounds like you are on track, just thought that might help. (I try to stay around 1,000 to 1200 calories myself. Once fills start helping that is easier. Good luck!

Wanting sweets and chips has not changed for me. I stil have to use willpower for that. My dr. says that after my meals that the last two bites can be whatever I want. So that helps to know that it is ok to have a bit of brownies or cheesecake. My loss has been slow, but am keeping a food log to take in to see if my nurses can help me figure out what I'm doing to improve or fill fuller for a longer period of time. Just don't give up. Keep trying different strategies until you find what works. You didn't say how many fills you've had. Maybe you just haven't had enough yet??

My daughter is at the year mark and has just reached her spot. She has lost slowly and has started loosing laster without needing a lot of willpower. I am at 5 months since surgery and have had several fills (small-.3 or so). I have lost 30 lbs. I've gotten discouraged - but my dr is cautious. Trying to be patient.

Bonnie_Lass and Happy 2 Lose -Good answer here! I too have had very slow loss. It is very discouraging. My dr. gives .2 or .3 cc fills. I have gotten tired of the slow progress and am going to talk to them next time I'm in. My stomach is noisey to and I am hungry. I use a lot of willpower!!! I've only lost 31 in 5 mo. So you are not alone, We have to keep working until we find the right fill amount. Good Luck! This forum is a great help! Thanks to all of you who are always willing to help.

I've done everything the blogger before me has said. But when you are still hungry we are going to eat! If I could do it with willpower I wouldn't need surgery. My loss has been very slow- 30 lbs in 5 monthes. I'm going to talk to my surgeon on the next appt. I think he is being too conservative with fills. I'm hungry the next day after a fill. He is putting in 2 and 3 cc's at a time. Don't give up and have a heart to heart with your dr. Good Luck.

Good luck! My loss has been very slow. 5 mo. and only 30 lbs. I'm very frustrated too. But hang in there. I'm with you.

Thanks-- I think you're right about getting moving. I need to plan for exercise time. That may be the key.

Thanks so much- never heard of bodybugg. I'm going to look into it. Thanks to everyone for being so positive. I've read some posts that are much too harsh. You guys are great.

Thanks-- good points on both. I do have trouble getting enough liquids. And I exercise sporadically. I'm not consistant at all. Thanks