i am an EPIC FAIL so far.

i'm 54, banded 1/30/2009, weigh 243 (down from a high of 306 2 yrs ago)

I have only lost 35lbs with the band.

I need to lose 100lbs

thanks:frown:

You've lost 35 pounds. That is not failure!!!

Are you feeling restriction and eating around it or did you never get to your sweet spot?

I'm not a good mentor because I get frustrated easily and hurt people's feelings without trying to but I can give you a few generic tips for weight loss for the banded or gentile.

Log everything that you eat. EVERYTHING. This will help you see how many calories you are consuming. You may be eating more than you think.

Drink at least 64 ounces of Water a day.

Try to walk at least 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

Hi: I was banded 5 1/2 years ago and lost over 200 lbs- I am now 61 years old and maintaining. i would be happy to help you get back on track and learn how to use the tool. Send me a PM or email me at sandi@bandedliving.com

WOW that's incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good for you!!!!

so you reache dout on the mentoring forum- are you asking for some help on how to get back on track and learn how to use th etool? Lsoing and maintaining any weight loss at all is GREAT- so just know you are NOT a failure by any means- you've lost 35% of what you set out to do- Are you ready to start working on the other 65% - if you are, let me know. I have some ideas that have worked for lots of people.

Sandi

You are not a failure..........35 lbs is good......Asking for help and guidance is even better and shows you want to succeed.

A couple of questions - What size band do you have? How many cc's are in your band so far ? Last fill was when ? Do you eat only 3 meals a day? how much Protein do you eat at a meal? Are you exercising? how much?

I suggest you get back to basics............Lap Band Basics......:smile2:

Eat 3 meals per day. ( 4-5 oz of protein per meal)....If you are not satisfied for at least 4-5 hours after eating, it's time for a fill.

You should exercise every other day......a little weights & a little cardio.

Be in contact with your Doc....He needs to hear how you are doing. You should lose ( on average) 1-2 lbs per week. You need to get the band to work for you....

Good Luck......You can do it....:thumbup::thumbup: