I Feel Like I Am At A Standstill With My Weight :(

[jennbrenna 1]

So I am extremely happy that in almost 7 weeks I have lost 28-29 lbs. I say 28-29 lbs because I go up and down each day. I also am stuck at this weight and have been for two weeks. I don't eat white carbs and actually try to stay away from carbs altogether. I am increasing my exercise but am confused as to why I am stuck at this weight...I was banded on 09/10/2012 and had a fill on 10/17/2012. I go in on 10/30/2012 and am going to ask for another fill. I am just worried that I will stay like this forever...please help! Has anyone else experienced this?!

[Hynita 113]

I think everyone experiences this from time to time. You have only had one fill? If so you have just started it takes time. Your doing great!

[jennbrenna 1]

Thank you and yes only one fill. I go see my doctor and the NP on Tuesday and she said if I wanted or needed a fill then I could have one. She said I would need one and would expect me to be asking. When were you banded? What was your weight loss journey like at first? Is 28-29 lbs in 7 weeks good? I know everyone is different...maybe I just shouldn't get on the scale for awhile!

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

We all have these moments and thankfully they pass. Are you counting calories and not just carbs? If so, are you staying under 1200 calories per day and getting in 60+ grams of Protein? If not, those could stall you as well.

Good luck, this will pass.

[jennbrenna 1]

I eat 900-1000 calories a day and 65-70 grams a Protein a day as well. I watch my carbs too...water is my downfill. Before surgery it was so easy to get all the Water in, now it is hard but I manage about 60-70oz a day

[Hynita 113]

I'm two years banded and I'm down 120 lbs. I think 28/29lbs in 7 weeks is a lot I really don't remember how well I did but I do know after one fill I was no where close to where it ended to be.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Every once in a while the body just stalls and you have to find all your motivation and wait it out. I would trick it and eat a little more than normal for a day and then up the Water the Next day and resume my 1000 calories ... It worked every time to get the scale moving.

[wildrose1966 396]

I would up your calories to 1100 to 1200, your body may think it is starving. I am at 6 weeks and 24lbs since pre op, so I think we are doing okay. I had my first fill on Friday of 1cc. My clinic only does 1 at a time, pretty non negotiable. It is a slow and steady race and the would rather me creep up on my sweet spot then blow right past it and have troubles.

[bandedsheree 17]

Stupid question guys I am 5 wk, on orders just to do gental walking till 6wks, started at 13stone 5ft reson for band health issues age 54. Band filled in surg 4mls. I Did not do pre op diet, I see all you wonderful banders moving loads of weight, like in their 20lbs, I have only lost 13lbs. Now this is were the stupid question comes in, please do not be offended, but is the high lost due to the high weight,? or am I just doing something wrong, one day one down the next after eating very little gain a pound, what's that all about.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You're doing fine. It will move again. As far as starvation mode eventually the body has no choice but to lose. Up your Protein more it will start moving. Hang on.

[honk 780]

I think you loss is just fine. Remember most doctors say you will loose 1-2 pounds per week.

Yes, often the more you have to loose the faster it comes off at first.

The loss however is slower for some of us. I do 2 + hours of moderate cardio 7 days a week and loose less than 1 pound a week. More like.5 pound. And I eat very conservatively.

[jennbrenna 1]

Stupid question guys I am 5 wk, on orders just to do gental walking till 6wks, started at 13stone 5ft reson for band health issues age 54. Band filled in surg 4mls. I Did not do pre op diet, I see all you wonderful banders moving loads of weight, like in their 20lbs, I have only lost 13lbs. Now this is were the stupid question comes in, please do not be offended, but is the high lost due to the high weight,? or am I just doing something wrong, one day one down the next after eating very little gain a pound, what's that all about.

I am not sure what 13 stones is...but I started out with at 262 and am have now lost 28/29 lbs depending on what the scale says. I go to my surgeons office tomorrow so we will see what their scale says. 13 divided by 5 is 2.6 lbs per a week so you are average. I got my first fill on October 17 and it was 3.5 CC and I still have lost much more weight but I am not fully in the green zone. I will be getting another fill tomorrow. I think your body is trying to get used to what is going on. What foods are you eating? Maybe you should talk to you surgeon?

[jennbrenna 1]

Every once in a while the body just stalls and you have to find all your motivation and wait it out. I would trick it and eat a little more than normal for a day and then up the Water the Next day and resume my 1000 calories ... It worked every time to get the scale moving.

Thanks! I saw that you have lost over 200 lbs. What do you eat on an average day? Do you have any fresh ideas? I am trying new recipes but it is hard to find new ones. It is also hard to find people that stick to it and don't give up. I am just curious as to know a little more about your journey if you don't mind. Thanks.

[jennbrenna 1]

Thank you everyone for you responses. I am going to try to up my calorie intake...and I see my doctor tomorrow so wish me luck! I know the weight doesn't come off instantly...but it sure feels like it was put on instantly...

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Thanks! I saw that you have lost over 200 lbs. What do you eat on an average day? Do you have any fresh ideas? I am trying new recipes but it is hard to find new ones. It is also hard to find people that stick to it and don't give up. I am just curious as to know a little more about your journey if you don't mind. Thanks.

I dont mind at all. I am happy to help. Now that I am so close to goal I am not as strict and am more in the maintaining mode...but I am still losing just not as fast.

A typical day for me was pretty simple... I eat regular food. I do not cook and special recipies... just smaller portions. I was avid about tracking my food in a food ap and counting calories. I ate 1000 calories each day for 22 months. Every once in a while I would up it to 1200 if I was stalled but that was only for a day or so.

A typical day looks like this:

Breakfast - sugar free instant Breakfast w/ skim milk ( I dont do morning food well)

Morning snack - fruit

lunch- 3 oz of tuna packed in Water, drained & mixed with fat free dressing instead of mayo. / 6 wheat thins crackers / 1/2 c veggies or salad

afternoon snack - sugar free pudding cup

dinner - 3-4 oz Protein (pork, fish, chicken or beef) / 1/2 c veggies, 1/4 c starch

I have a hard time finishing the meals so I always eat the Protein first... then the veggies and finally the starch.

I rarely had an evening snack but if I did it was 1 oz cheese. sugar free popsicle or 100 calories of popcorn.< /p>