Had surgery Aug 20. Weighed in at 258 on surgery date weighed 251. As of today I weighed in 242. I have had 3 fills. Have a realize 11cc band and have 6CC in it. I know I should not compare myself but I feel like my weight is just stu l at 242! I should be in the 220s? I'm working out 4-5 times a week eating properly am I missing something?

I think I was expecting a miracle with the weight just falling off me!! I know realise that was Ive been told must be true. IM NOT EATING ENOUGH. I am going to sit down today and write out a diet sheet of around 800 to 1000 calories and stick to it. I've downloaded Myfitnesspal and will use that as an aid. Everyone has done amazing. I'm on 6ml of a 10ml band (.5 of a mil fill last week) I think I may struggle with all the calories so may have to admit defeat and ask for the .5 to be taken back out but we'll see. Good luck everyone and well done! Ps dies everyone burp a lot too?? ???³

I used to burp all of the time. Then I had a too tight episode and a slight unfill. Since then rarely do I burp.

You will be shocked but I eat 1600 calories a day. I plan to keep doing that as long as it keeps working for me. When I was eating less I had less energy and couldn't keep up with my workout schedule. Find what works for you. Under 1000 calories a day didn't give me enough energy but each of us is different. Good luck.

I've burped since day 1 lol. Yea I decided on around 1000 calories as I done that 5 years ago with weight watchers and lost 3 stone (all went back on) so that must be my comfort area. I am sure it will be a lot easier sticking to it with the aid if my trusty band too lol. He's to what I am calling now my Day 1 of proper weight loss. I think to many people just think 'if I don't eat I'll lose weight' not as easy as that. Re education is more important x

Destynee how do I add you? It's asking for email or if you know I am mummajuju x

Destynee how do I add you? It's asking for email or if you know I am mummajuju x

You can add me also, I am on maintenance so I eat a little more these days.

LovetheNewMe of MFP also. And you are correct about needing to eat to lose, I found that I lost more weight I had to eat more to continue to lose, in the beginning I was eating well below a 1000 calories and this worked for me but as I got closer to goal I just stopped losing for over 7 months and finally started to lose once I increased Protein to over 90 gms and increased my calorie intake to 1000-1200. Good luck to you.

Do you track your food? If not' date=' join something like myfitnesspal.com and track EVERYTHING you put into your mouth. Be completely honest and you might find out what is stalling you. If you make an account, add me, I'm destynee13. It's pretty cool to see other's food journals and it helps to give you idea's on what to eat. Are you sticking to 1 cup per meal?[/quote']

Yep tracking and working out calories in and calories out! Thank you for the encouragement. I use my fitness pal I'm adding you!

banded Aug 240 at the time now 212 but been stuck for over a week eating 800-1000 cal hope its just adjusting at least I haven't gotten up

I was banded in Aug also 251 and now 242 I can't move! I feel like I should be nearing the 220's I'm eating 1300 cals a day. You've inspired I gotta start moving my goal is to loose 10 lbs this month. Bit too sure that's going to happen but I'm being positive!

Have you been keeping track of you inches lost? you might be surprised at what is really going on in your body!!

Make sure to keep drinking LOTS of Water too.

hang in there' date=' it will start coming off.[/quote']

Funny you should say this. No I haven't I have really only been focused on the numbers!! I have def. lost inches my clothes feel bigger and I in general feel smaller so I will start tracking inches as well. thanks

I had surgery in August. I was 232 and now I am 185. I use fitnesspal and I track every bite I put in my mouth (600-700 calories a day). I drink 75 ounces of Water a day. I exercise 5 days a week. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. It may take longer but as long as it comes off and stays off.

Good luck with your journey!! You are doing great!!

OMG you are doing great! How amazing did it feel to break 200. You are at my goal! Which gives me hope.

Well I started Myfitnesspal yesterday and was 100% truthful. I am amazed at the little things and everything you eat really adds up calorie wise. Sunday and Christmas shopping was a hard day, we ate out to In Wagamamas and I just went for a steamed gyozo started thinking 'steamed' cant be bad. They were actually highin calories???! I had an omelette in the morning and still needed protein so later that evening baked a fillet of trout to get me to 65g of protein. With a few walnut halves as snacks. I felt like I ate loads yesterday so lets see if this calorie counting dies work. I'm trying 1000, it's hard to know what you need. I went by Slimfast diet as its 2 shakes a day at just over 400 for both and a 600 meal which is recommended. I'll keep you all posted x

Hey newbie, Yes keep us all posted.

I am tracking, the weekends are always hardest to track simply because I am so busy i forget but getting back on track.. I am routing for us all!

This week I learned two important lessons the hard way!

1. The more Water you drink the faster you lose weight.

2. Never weigh in every day. Every other day is better. You may not see loss every day for many reasons and you'll get discouraged!

I forgot one thing, sometimes you don't lose weight but you lose the inches. It makes sense! Protein makes muscle and we are drinking protein and building muscle through exercise! The inches go but you won't see it on the scale!

Cheer up guys, it's working!

I sat down earlier for an afternoon In front of the TV but then though NO and went to the pool and swam for 45 minutes with a 5 minute jacuzzi break! How good was I lol. Came out and felt a little tired So whizzed up a quick apple and blackberry smoothie for a bit of energy!

I feel same about daily weighing. I was getting so despondent. Not gonna do it anymore I know I'm losing inches as my clothes are so lose just wished the scales had been matching that. But let's see how sticking to the daily calories helps xx good luck guys x