I had my surgery 7/7---was 234 the week before. Today is September 12, 2011 and to date I am down to 212. I WAS 208, but for some reason after my first fill in late August, I stopped losing weight and now I have gained back some. I am beyond upset. I don't feel any difference...never feel full and it feels like since I did get the fill, I've gone backwards in my progress. I want to cry. I didn't go through all of this to gain weight back! It took me a year to get accepted through insurance and I had a hard time after surgery with nausea. Please tell me what I am doing wrong. I do the protein shake in the morning and I was having yogurt and maybe chicken at night. The doc who gave me the fill said not to have so much liquids. Plus,( and the only reason why I bring this up is because it might be a factor) I have not had a menstrual cycle SINCE my surgery. Now I am 49, but still....could this be why? I really hope there is someone out there who has an answer for me...plus I need to find lap band support groups out in Suffolk. I live in Bayport.

Thank you to ANYONE who can help....

are you exercising? and it almost sounds like you are not eating enough. How much water are you drinking? There are a lot of factors that play into weight loss. Let us know...

i don't think you are eating enough. i have a Protein shake every morning as i am not hungry in the mornings. for lunch, i have some protein such as tuna or chicken or egg salad on lettuce leafs, with some tomatoes. for dinner, i eat protein with veggies and maybe some Pasta. before bed, i do have a yogurt or some ff pudding. i drink liquids throughout the day.

Don't get down on yourself! YOU ARE DOING GREAT! Look at what you've lost girlie! Everyone loses at a different pace, don't beat yourself up cause you're not keeping up with those who drop it fast. You made a good decision, and you're being proactive! Be proud!

It sounds to me like it's not enough food, too. And don't drink so much? wth! I drink 60+ oz of Water a day.

Try nixing the yogurt and eating meat instead. Yogurt (even the sugar free) has a ton of carbs. My dr has me under 30g carbs per day, and when i slip and eat something carb-laden that i shouldn't, i see it. My body is very sensitive to them, and your might be too. Can't hurt to try!

Also, you haven't had a cycle since surgery, this is another factor that's probably messing with you. Female hormones...they get us every chance they get Week of my period i lose nothing, then week after i drop 3-4lb overnight. Have you considered that maybe you're starting menopause? That will most definitely affect your water weight.

If you're doing everything right, and the scale goes up, just remember it's water weight. You're not going to gain weight if you're not eating too much or the wrong foods. It's...lol ghost weight! Playing with your head. I'd also suggest you back off the scale. once a month, once every two weeks at most.

i hth, don't lose faith. if you need someone to talk to you're welcome to contact me!

I agree with the others that you are not eating enough. Also, I don't understand why your doctor would tell you to not drink so much. I drink 64 oz of fluids a day, which is recommended for any weight loss plan. Also, I only eat 2 grams of sugar per entree and it has done wonders for me. That is what my nutritionist advised. Talk to a good nutritionist and see what you can change. You will lose eventually, although, I know it is disheartening at this point, but don't give up!!!!!! Right now I am at a place where I have only lost 1 lb in the last month, so I am revising things to get started again. Do not give up, fight!!!!!!