I was banded on 2/17 and I lost 10lbs in the first week...and now its completely stopped I have even gained 2 lbs back....I am drinking carnation instant breakfast like 3 a day...I am so frustrated!!!

WHY AM I NOT LOOSING!!! I go for walks...

I was banded on 2/17 and I lost 10lbs in the first week...and now its completely stopped I have even gained 2 lbs back....I am drinking carnation instant breakfast like 3 a day...I am so frustrated!!!

WHY AM I NOT LOOSING!!! I go for walks...

1. The first 6 weeks are for healing. You cannot expect to lose weight for the next 6 weeks, and if you do count yourself lucky. Stay off the scale.

2. The scale isn't your only measure of success. Take your body measurements. Are you feeling better about yourself? Those all count as well.

3. Those 2lbs are probably not a true gain; don't sweat it.

4. Continue walking, it will help you heal.

5. Are you only drinking carnation instant breakfasts? Try switching things up. I was told these were a no-no but as long as you're cleared for them eat up. However, switching up your food may help.

Calm down and let your body heal... The weight will come off if you continue doing the right things. Good Luck

I agree CIB are not a good source of protein. Day 15 I was cleared to move to mushies like cottage cheese. For meals I would have a cup of tomato or sweet red pepper soup (about 100 cal) and then an hour a so later a serving of cottage cheese. I think you are slowing down your loss if you are only having 3 servings of CIB. Also some people do gain weight when they go from clear liquids to semi solids. Keep in mind your body goes from 400 cals a day to more reasonable amounts. Who would'nt loose weight on that kind of intake?