I was banded 5 months ago and I have only lost 30 pounds. Have had 4 fills but I can't seem to consistently lose. I find I get hungry and will eat more than I should. I am thinking about the 5 day pouch test. I just feel very discouraged. I think I should be droping faster. :-(.

I was banded 5 months ago and I have only lost 30 pounds. Have had 4 fills but I can't seem to consistently lose. I find I get hungry and will eat more than I should. I am thinking about the 5 day pouch test. I just feel very discouraged. I think I should be dropping faster. :-(.

Let's see, 30 lbs in 5 months is 6lbs/month which is about 1.5 lbs a week. Average expected weight loss with the band is 1 to 2 lbs a week, so it sounds like you are just about right.

If you're comparing yourself to others who are losing, don't. Everyone is different. I don't know your starting weight, but keep in mind that those who start with higher weights often lose faster in the beginning.

It's also not unusual to lose a bit and then stop and then lose a bit again. Our bodies seem to need a little time to adjust.

If you're still getting hungry, not having good appetite control for 3 or more hours after a meal (and your meal is low carb, with good solid, dense protein) you may need another fill.

Keep on keeping on. It may seem slow, but you're making progress.

I started out comparing myself with all the fast losers and then I realized this is not a race and now I am happy with my slow weight loss. I avg 5.5 a month if I divide all of my loss from my surgery date and that is great! I am very satisfied because it's a loss and not a gain! You should feel the same way. Just keep moving and don't give up! Eventually those 5lbs a month will add up!:thumbup:

You won't loose if you are eating more than you should.Remember the 4 oz measurement of meals. Refresh instructions again.Maybe focus on Protein more to get you thru your day.

Thanks... I do compare myself to fast losers.. today I am going to try to be really dilligent. I am doing a good protein shake this morning and greek yogurt for Lunch.. fish and veg for dinner. Maybe Greek yogurt is a slider? is it? perhaps tuna would be better? Maybe I can jump start myself. I just feel like I should be further along... but maybe this is the nature of the band.. eh? Your encouragement and suggestions really help :thumbup: thanks ...

Thanks... I do compare myself to fast losers.. today I am going to try to be really dilligent. I am doing a good protein shake this morning and greek yogurt for Lunch.. fish and veg for dinner. Maybe Greek yogurt is a slider? is it? perhaps tuna would be better? Maybe I can jump start myself. I just feel like I should be further along... but maybe this is the nature of the band.. eh? Your encouragement and suggestions really help :thumbup: thanks ...

I know that I am a newby, but my nutritionist and surgeon are all about eating dense foods. They do not want me to drink the shakes unless I have not gotten my required protein in for the day. They require 80-100 gm of protein/day but would prefer that I be on the higher end. I noticed the difference in my weight loss when I maintained at least 90gm/day. They also only allow 3 oz/ meal and I eat 5x/day.