I have been banded since 11-15-05 and the only weight I lost was the first 2 weeks when I was on liquids. I have had one fill and felt some restriction and am keeping my calories to about 1200 a day. I drink all of my water and then some but the scale has not budged. Seems like everyone here is in love with their band and I am just missing the boat. I did go to the dr. yesterday and had my thyroid checked. I am currently taking synthroid. I am hopeful that is the problem. I feel so discouraged and am embarrased to say that I am really jealous of everyone who is doing so well:cry What is wrong with me? Am I that 25% that the band doesn't work on? Do I need more of a fill? I am at 1.12cc in a 4 cc band. I am keeping my calories down! Eating protein! What gives??

Cindy, I'm sorry that you're having so much trouble - I know how frustrating it can be when you're doing everything right and the scale still isn't moving. When is your next fill scheduled? If you're not full for 3 hours or so after each meal you may need another one. Are you exercising? If not, that could be just the kick in the behind your metabolism needs. Good luck breaking that plateau.

Do you log your food intake just to keep a better tab on what you really consume during the day? Including beverages?

Thanks Anne, I have never been full for 3 hours after my fill so I guess thats the ticket....still...not even one lousy pound in 7 weeks. I have been walking at least 3 times a week for about an hour. I think I'm on the pity pot right now. I will schedule myself for another fill next week. I can't even relate to my fellow bandsters because I haven't seen it work yet.

Cindy,

I so feel your pain. I lost 10 lbs while I was on liquids and mushies and then put them back on over the next 5 weeks before my first fill. I've had 3 fills, but the only time I've managed to lose weight was when I had the stomach flu! I'm always hungry and I feel like everyone is losing but me. I was banded 10/18, I was told weight loss was greatest in those first few months, but God I hope that's not the case for me... My next fill is 1/25, I really hope it does the trick. Good luck with your fill too!

Cindy, You worring way way to soon. Your actually doing great. Its so individual. And no your not the 25% that it doesn't work for for sure. It is working for you. Look I am 7 months out & still stuggling to go past 31 pounds. Its hard. It takes work & it will happen. Remember the band doesn't make you lose weight, only you can do that. It takes dieting & exercise even after getting the band. As for the fill I would make sure you wait until your no longer losing .5 or more per week. Than when you get a fill do just a small amount, its amazing how just sometimes .5 or even less can change things. Plus it sucks to be over filled. Been there done that. Keep up all the hard work, It will pay off , I know it. PS If you want, come join up under the support thread at LBT Bootcamp(Its a sticky) & we can take the journey along together.:0)

I was told weight loss was greatest in those first few months

!!!This is NOT a lapband statistic - it is an RNY statistic.!!!

Lapband patients do not necessarily lose faster in the first few months - usually it is not until we get the proper restriction that the weight starts to come off a little faster, which usually takes at least a couple of fills.

Please, take a breath and a long look at the big picture. Like Jack said, this is a marathon, not a sprint. From my own experience, I can assure you that I have gone through two good, long plateaus, and I know how hard it is, and how discouraged you feel, but there's nothing to be gained by feeling discouraged. More than likely, your body is adjusting to its new weight, its new food intake, etc. These parts are necessary on the journey. I know when I found out I was pregnant (8+years ago, not now, GF!) it seemed like 9 months was FOREVER! Yet, the body needed all 9 months to make a healthy baby. Your body needs whatever time it needs to adjust, then you will lose. 2 lbs. per week, average, is fantastic! You're doing great! Cindy