I have been banded almost 8 months now and I feel like I have fallen off the course. I have lost 44 lbs so far, which seems like a great amount to me, but I am not sure if it is where I really should be now. When I set my goals, the doctor said I should try to lose 55.2 lbs the first year. I am pretty close to it, but I haven't lost but 4 lbs since January.

I really only would like to lose 90 lbs total, so I am at my half way point, but since I have reached the 180's it seems like I am fighting to lose every pound. Any one else have this issue? How is everyone doing at their 8 month mark? I guess I thought this whole process would be easier, but food is something I have to constantly think about and it has been a bit of a struggle with me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Stephanie,

I have been banded 9 months and I understand what you are saying. I have lost 54 lbs. I was so disappointed with myself; I thought I should be further along than I am. I went in for a fill even though, deep down, I questioned whether I needed one. I got a fill and couldn't keep water down. I went back the next day and had the saline from the previous fill removed. I was talking with the PA who does the fills where I go. I told him that I was unhappy with my progress. He told me that I am doing great and that I am right on target.

I know, for myself, my expectations are very high, too high I now realize. I had wanted to lose 90 in one year, that isn't going to happen.

I have accepted that I will not meet the goal I had originally set for myself, which is disappointing...but we have both lost quite a bit of weight, a life-changing amount.

My weight loss has slowed (I am in the 170s) and the last 10 pounds were REALLY hard to lose.

I work out 3 days a week and I eat too much dairy. I am going to increase my workouts and find a substitute for my love of cheese! I wish I had some advise for you...but all I have is a clear understanding.

You are doing great. Focus on how much easier life in general is; focus on how great it is to put on clothes you couldn't wear 8 months ago. You will get there, and so will I!

Angie

I find that if in life I was at a certain weight for a while when I hit that weight I stay there for while. I sat at 200 for weeks, same thing with 180.

I would first like to say PLEASE don't get into the mentality that you have "fallen off course" because that will kill your emotional progress :thumbup:

That said, I had only lost 30+ lbs by the 6 month mark. The difference is that, no matter what I lost, I had a positive attitude. I didn't give up, although sometimes I did get discouraged. Just focus on your accomplishments not "where you think you should be" and you will succeed!

I have been at a stall for months. I am 10 months out as this Friday, and have lost 67 lbs, but i have been here since Valentines Day. I am so frustrated. I know that I need a fill, I have not had one since October 12, as I lost my job 2 weeks later and lost my insurance also. I will get a fill in June however, and I am so ready to get the lbs dropping again.

I have lost 25 lbs since my last fill, that has me happy.

I have had those feelings many times - I think it gets the better of us all at some point (or many points). I have read some good books which help me with a bit of extra motivation - I would recommend "The Gabriel Method", all about getting your head right without being too psychological or self help obsessed.