Hi every one, I was banded Oct 26 2010 Started at 258 and am down to 215 ten months out. I have been hanging around the 220-215 level for a good three months, I am working out and have restriction, (went back 10 days ago for a 0.5cc fill).

A couple of questions, my wieght is floating between as low as 213 and up to 220 within a matter of days, this has repeated several times, any thoughts?

I am drinking de-cafinated Iced tea sweetened with splenda, do I need to shift to straight Water?

Any other thoughts on how to get back on track, I would like to shed 10 more pounds by my 1 year mark I have only 9-10 weeks.

Regards

Unless you lost weight before you got to restriction you are being hard on yourself for what is a wonderful weight loss. Banded for 10 months, yes, but how long a working band?

I wonder if you could readjust your self expectations and give up that year mark? I believe in taking a maintenance break of a few weeks (deliberate 2-4 weeks) right about now.....that would involve paying attention to exactly what your calories in and exercise out is. It also gives you time to assess how you feel about your self and your journey thus far. After a few weeks at this maintained weight you will know what you could change, reduce, eliminate, etc for 500 cal reduction a day and add 15 minutes of exercise to whatever you have been doing...Voila" weight loss should resume with you in a happier healthy place.

Good luck and keep posting your journey.

Mimi