Slow Weight Lose....

[baparrett70 4]

I'm getting very discouraged.... I was banded in 3/22/12 and to date I've only lost 13lbs. I had my first fill 5/9 and feel no restriction. I'm trying to avoid the scale until I go back for my second fill in a few weeks. Guess I had high hopes from reading success stories where people lost 50+ in 5 months or so. Anyone else experience slow weight lose? I'm starting to feel like I have fought for nothing. Any and all advice is welcome!!!!!!!!

[elcee 3,343]

That is 2 months. Average weight loss should be 1 - 2lb per week so to me it sounds like youare where you should be. But some things to consider if you think that the weight loss could be faster.

What are you doing to lose the weight?

Are you exercising?

Are you following the dietary guidelines that your dr has given you?

[dhales 98]

I'm getting very discouraged.... I was banded in 3/22/12 and to date I've only lost 13lbs. I had my first fill 5/9 and feel no restriction. I'm trying to avoid the scale until I go back for my second fill in a few weeks. Guess I had high hopes from reading success stories where people lost 50+ in 5 months or so. Anyone else experience slow weight lose? I'm starting to feel like I have fought for nothing. Any and all advice is welcome!!!!!!!!

I am not sure what your starting weight is....but if you have more to loose...you usually loose quicker your first few months. My weight loss seems to stall for about two weeks and then I loose a couple of pounds. I am trying to eliminate my shakes and concentrate more on actual Protein like chicken, tuna...etc. I hope that helps me a little.

[matildawallace 0]

I'm getting very discouraged.... I was banded in 3/22/12 and to date I've only lost 13lbs. I had my first fill 5/9 and feel no restriction. I'm trying to avoid the scale until I go back for my second fill in a few weeks. Guess I had high hopes from reading success stories where people lost 50+ in 5 months or so. Anyone else experience slow weight lose? I'm starting to feel like I have fought for nothing. Any and all advice is welcome!!!!!!!!

Everyone is different!You need to stop the pitty party and do the best you can.Were here for you.

[AXA 19]

I'm getting very discouraged.... I was banded in 3/22/12 and to date I've only lost 13lbs. I had my first fill 5/9 and feel no restriction. I'm trying to avoid the scale until I go back for my second fill in a few weeks. Guess I had high hopes from reading success stories where people lost 50+ in 5 months or so. Anyone else experience slow weight lose? I'm starting to feel like I have fought for nothing. Any and all advice is welcome!!!!!!!!

Welcome to my world. I lost 5 pounds in the first 3 months! (so you lost more than double that in less time)

Then, I woke up. Now I'm down 32 (in the last 2 1/2 months). Here's what I suggest (and what I did):

1- go to your doctor and get advice

2- go on a healthy diet (my favorite is the Slow Carb Diet) and track it on something like myfitnesspal.com

3-drink lots of Water. RiteAid have these great 32oz bottles. Drink 2 a day.

4 -increase your activity. It doesn't have to be an hour gym workout....it is as simple as adding in walking in as many parts of your day as you can. Put a pedometer in your pocket (or a fitbit) and shoot for 10,000 steps a day. Get a big, energetic dog that needs long walks.

5- take your body measurements so you have another way to measure your success. Do it NOW while you're still big because it will be SOOOO satisfying later when you see the difference. (I started at a 42 waist and now I'm down to 37---can't wait to see 30).

I hope these ideas help. Keep in mind that all of us are different, with different metabolisms, bodies, and even different stomach bacteria ( 3 different kinds). We have different doctors who give us different advice. There is no absolute consensus in these forums on what you have to do to be successful but there is a general theme in most posts to eat healthy, exercise, drink Water, listen to your doctor, and most of all be patient.

[NWgirl 574]

The people who lose massive amounts of weight so soon are either 1) very heavy or 2) eat a very small amount of calories (800) and exercise 5 or 6 days a week.

If you want to lose the weight QUICK, you need to eat very little (and eat the right things!) and exercise a lot. If you aren't willing to be so restrictive, then you won't lose as fast.

I would recommend tracking calories for a few days to see if you are eating too many. You also did not mention if you actively exercised? The band is not going to force you to lose weight, it is only a tool and you need to utilize it and not rely solely on it.

[2muchfun 8,928]

I've spoke here many times of how I lost 12 lbs the first month and then didn't lose any more weight until fill #4, 4 months after surgery. I'm on fill #6 now and I'm in the green zone. No reason to panic or be discouraged. it will come as soon as you feel some restriction.

My favorite quote for newbies and folks in bandster hell: "It's just another diet till you get restriction"

tmf

[Skinnymini415 1]

I am in the same boat as you are! I was banded 3/5 and have only lost 12 lbs so far. Very discouraging, but the tips from other banisters has kept me positive thru it all. We just have to find the right combination of nutrition, exercise, and restriction and hopefully the weight will come off! Keep your chin up!

[zinhaa 363]

The most important thing you should know is that everyone is different. Some people can eat things others can't. People lose differently. Some of us are slow losers and some are faster. Follow the rules and drink the Water and when your dr says its ok exercise. Good luck

Wendy

[baparrett70 4]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!!!! I'm going to save all post and read them when I get into a funk. Alot of good advice and helpful ideas. Like everyone said... I can only do my best. But I'm not giving up and will keep pushing forward with my chin held high. Thanks again!!!!!!! Everyone have a good day....

[baparrett70 4]

That is 2 months. Average weight loss should be 1 - 2lb per week so to me it sounds like youare where you should be. But some things to consider if you think that the weight loss could be faster.

What are you doing to lose the weight?

Are you exercising?

Are you following the dietary guidelines that your dr has given you?

Hi elcee... I've been watching my calories and walking 2-3 miles on the treadmill 4-5 times a week. I'm going to be starting with a personal trainer at a gym that is only 10 minutes from where I live. Figure this way I can go straight there after work instead of coming home first. As everyone knows as soon as you walk in that front door you can forget anything you were going to do...LOL.

Thanks for you reply... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will give me the jump start for weight loss!!!