I got banded almost a year ago (Feb) and was doing great at first, but now I am starting to gain weight. I am only eating 1000 calories per day (sometimes less). I don't get it and am so disappointed and getting depressed. So far I have only lost 20 lbs. what am I doing wrong??? I have had 5 fills. I just don't get it. Ready for them to just take the band out!

Are you exercising? Eating protein and veggies?

I try to walk at least 2 miles a day. As for veggies the only ones I like is lettuce and carrots.

With or without the band, if you only eat 1,000 calories a day, you should be losing weight? None of us got fat eating 1,000 calories/day. What do you think is the problem?

Have you ever tracked your calories or kept a journal?

Are you still hungry after a meal?

Do you snack?

Have you visited with your nutritionist?

What does your doctor say?

Do you feel restriction or are you in the green zone?

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I do track my food with my app on my iPhone. To be honest I'm not hungry most of the time that I eat but know that I need to eat even just a little bit. As for the place I got banded, they don't know why I am gaining, but there is not much support from them. Feel like they don't care or have the time. I don't have a nutritionist and I guess it is time to get one. Just feel like a HUGE failure.

Have you had your thyroid checked?

You aren't a failure. I've been at a standstill a long time. Honestly, if they were to take fluid out you would gain. You would be hungrier and eat more. You discussed your calorie intake, but how much of that is protein? What kind of exercise do you do other than walking? Its something going on, but you can get through this.

I usually get in about 50 grams of protein. Thanks for all the replies everyone. I really appreciate it