Fustrated with lack of weight loss

[jen_ngah 0]

So today I just need to vent. I was banded May 26th :-) and have lost to date about 35 pounds (including loss from pre op diet) almost two weeks ago I started the "mush" stage and now I can't loose a single ounce. When I had my stiches out I weighed 289 and still the same today. I keep telling myself not to worry about it, it's all about the healing blah blah blah, but I need to see something happen on the scale, it's the only thing that keeps me motivated, I get so nervous that without even the slightest bit of success I will resort back to my old ways, but I have wanted this for so long. I don't have anything in my band as my surgeon doesn't do any fills until 6 weeks post op so my tool is not giving me anything to work with yet. I have to stay positive but I've only have a little left and it's running out of me fast.

Thanks for listening my friends!

[vickyd 24]

What you have to remember that it is VERY common for weight loss to stall (or even to gain weight) when moving to mushies or solids. I know that's not what you want to hear but that's the way it is for a lot of people (me included). You just need to be patient and keep doing what you're supposed to do and you will start losing again.

[Time2BHealthy 1]

I was banded 5/24 and have only lost 13. My doctor said I'm right on track. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Be thankful.

[jen120 23]

Hi Jen,

I know how you feel. I was banded May 23 and have lost 36 pounds including the pre-op diet. Since starting regular food of Proteins, fruit and veggies my weight loss has significantly slowed and pretty much stopped.

I am doing my best to be patient. I am eating about 800-1100 calories a day. Lots of Protein and very little carbs (less than 50). I have started some very light exercise and hope it will kick things into gear.

It is not realistic to expect to lose 35 pounds a month...4-8 pounds a month is what my doctor told me to expect. So I am trying to focus on that. Sticking with the plan and staying focused. I know it is hard when you look at the scale and its not moving. I say, dont weigh yourself for 2 weeks and see what happens.

Good Luck...

[Rachel412 116]

You are where many, many other have been. Maybe put away your scale for a couple of weeks and just concentrate on learning all your new eating habits?

[WEESIE 5]

I was banded May 25th. I lost all my weight in the first two weeks after surgery. I went for a fill today and I have lost a total of 6.6 pounds since the morning of surgery (4 weeks ?). I have to work to not be dissapointed with this small loss. But, I know with previous diets I have lost to about this point and then started regaining. So I am going to count it as 6.6 pounds permanently gone this month. This band world is different for me. I want to see the weight fall off while I sleep. I am glad to see that we have support from those with more experience at this.

Hang in there and keep learning. You have a huge community of support here on the forums. You are already succeeding at this and you will only get better as time goes on.

[Sistersue 12]

Make sure you are getting a good amount of exercise, whatever your doc says you can do. Walking is usually allowed at this point. As they let you build intensity. That a really good way to get things going.

[noluckyet 0]

I really feel like a failure now that I read how much everyone else has lost that had surgery 2 months after I did. I very rarely fall off the wagon, I am doing cardio 3 times a week, and just had my 4th fill 2 days ago and I have only lost 2 lbs.

[jennifer1 180]

oh hunnie i feel your pain. i went through the same thing. once i started eating mushies and soft foods i actually gained 2 pounds. i was ready to jump off a ledge! i spoke with my dietician and she assured me this was normal. i have a love hate relationship with my scale. i got my first fill on friday (my band was empty too) and i did nothing. i'm goin back on friday for another one. i advise you to make sure your're getting liquids in and exercise, that's pretty much all you can do at this point and wait. i totally understand where you are coming from. sending you cyber hugs!!!!

[brbm6 6]

Jen, that happened to me. The ONLY thing that helped (and I do track every bite and work out every day) was to up my Water intake. I drink at least 100 oz. a day (and that is minimum). For some reason it helps my metobolism. Hang in there.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Jen, that happened to me. The ONLY thing that helped (and I do track every bite and work out every day) was to up my Water intake. I drink at least 100 oz. a day (and that is minimum). For some reason it helps my metobolism. Hang in there.

me too.... if i get lazy on my water.... my weight stalls!!!

[4anewme 0]

I don't feel that bad any more. I got banded May 12th and I have only lost a total of 12 lb. As many of you as soon as I started the solids I totally stopped loosing. I am getting my first fill today so I'm super excited. I also started with a great personal trainer a week ago that is kicking my butt. I think with this combination I have to break the cycle of not Loosing. Wish me luck!!!

[roziecakes 20]

My doctor told me that the first six weeks are for healing and learning new techniques, and if I lose some weight, great! But the real work starts after the first fill. Just be real with yourself, do what you're supposed to do, and then your doctor will have a realistic idea of how much of a fill to give you, and then you can really start working from there! I think you're doing awesome already, and that you're on the right track. Seriously!

[LVGirl 4]

I had surgery the day after you and have lost 25 total (including pre-op) but i am SEEING a huge difference. My clothes are looser, I am visibly "smaller" in certain areas (especially my midsection) and I know that so long as I keep with doing what I am supposed to food wise and working out the weight will continue to drop. Don't stress about the number on the scale. I am a scale stalker too but don't let it get to me anymore.

[roziecakes 20]

I know that I'm definitely a 'scale stalker,' but I don't let any minor changes bother me.