I had surgery 6/3/10 and I was losing weight through out June and July. Pre-op and the weight i lost during the two months is about 30 lbs. But August I actually gained weight. I got a fill later in August and I am up to 5ccs in a 10cc band. I feel A LOT of restriction, and i eat a lot less. I also work out monday-friday. I lost 2 lbs right after my fill... but nothing since. I dont understand. I dont want to get another fill and be uncomfortable. I am kinda discouraged.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

I basicly just posted the samething as you.. Wish I could give you some advice!

I almost hate myself for asking you this... but are you eating enough?

:thumbup:Believe me your eating enough, drink lots of water, I had my band 09/23/07 and I started out at 187 and I am still sitting on 149-151 can shake it. I have a 3 fills I guess I need another, I dont eat alot, you can't, I just dont each the right stuff and I surely dont drink enough water, I started out drinking lots of water then I just stopped, not good. Good Luck< I love my Band and would not change it for the world, I tell everyone I meet, if you need it do what you can to get it.

Edited September 8, 201016 yr by meme70605

Glad to see this post- I am in the same boat! I have lost 30lbs and cant seem to get the scales to move. Help fellow bandsters!!!

Restriction =/= weight loss. Yes, it does help, but just because you've reached restriction doesn't automatically mean the scale is going down.

If you aren't tracking what you eat, start. See how many calories you're getting a day. You may not be eating enough, or you may be eating too much.

Are you exercising? Exercise is really a must, and just walking really won't cut it. Try to up your exercise; do something a little bit more intense.

It all comes down to calories in calories out. I learned the hard way with that but when you burn more calories than you eat, you lose weight.

Are you exercising? Exercise is really a must, and just walking really won't cut it.

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Sorry but I have to dispute that statement walking cuts it just fine I have shifted 48kgs in 13 months and apart from incidental everyday movement, the only exercise I do is walking.

I eat good stuff, not too much & not too little and walk for a couple of hours each day.

Any regular exercise is good and if you are carrying extra weight you have to increase your fitness without over straining your heart so modify any fitness routines so that you are increasing activity slowly to improve fitness without added strain to your body and risk of injury both of which are negative given the stresses and strains our bodies are already under.

My opinion.

Sorry but I have to dispute that statement walking cuts it just fine I have shifted 48kgs in 13 months and apart from incidental everyday movement, the only exercise I do is walking.

Well, congrats on your loss! That is truly an amazing amount. I stalled when I did nothing but walk. I guess it can work for some, but I need to do cardio/weight-lifting to get my body into the shape it needs to be. I was pretty out of shape and doing the exercise that I do has really improved my energy levels and I can do more for longer.