How did everyone deal with that time period where you could eat the same amount as usually? In the begining I count calories lost weight and things were great. Now I have plateaued for the last 2 months or so. I have changed up my workout since I think my body adjusted to my workout. I have gone back to counting calories and adjusting them to but I have not budged on the scale. I get frustrated and have had my calories as low as 1000 calories and as much as 1500. I then overeat..it is like the will power I had in the begining is gone. I have gotten to the point of believing that maybe 50lbs lost and weighing 200 lbs is all there is for me. I need out of this mind frame!! Any help would be great...especially from those who have been in this same position.

Thanks,

Alison

By "the time period you could eat the same amount as usual," do you mean the time before you achieve restriction?

It's really hard! That's where I am now, and I am doing my best to just stick with my doctor's (quite strict) regimen.

What are you eating? In what amounts? It sounds as though you journal; do you use a site like Fitday, which tells you the breakdown of macronutrients (protein, fat, carb) you're taking in? If so, try tweaking it. See if upping Protein and knocking down carbs helps.

Really, though, I think achieving restriction is the critical factor. And I think it pays to be proactive--pick up the phone and schedule an appointment for a fill, even if it's sooner than your doctor thought you'd need one. I just did exactly that. I had one a week and a half ago, and the doctor didn't think I'd be ready for another so soon---so I was scheduled much farther out. Well, I'm ready. So I'm going in!

Really, most of us do have a period where we can eat like we did preop. But there's no sense in prolonging that phase!!

I just tried to make good food choices and start the habits I would need once I had restriction. I didn't worry about 'how much' I ate. I was up front with my doc that they could tell me all they want to stick to 1 cup of food at a meal, but it wasn't going to happen...and it didn't.

I also pushed aggressively for my fills. My first was at 4 weeks, then a fill every 2 weeks. Even so, I managed to average out at about 2 lbs loss per week during that time. By 3 months postop I had restriction and for the last almost 3 weeks I've been losing at a rapid rate...18+ lbs so far.

maybe you need to top off your band. I have read several posts that as you lose the band may get a little loose.

maybe a fill would help you keep your calories at the right level.