Was banded10/31/12 and was down almost 40 lbs then in last week i have gained 4 lbs i have been careful with eating however i am not perfect. I am so sad that i have started to put weight back on. i have bronchitis and i am on antibiotics. I cant increase working out as i can barely breathe since im sick. What should i do. I do not feel content like i did intially i have had one fill on 12/11/12. My next fill is 1/9/13 i was only down 4lbs since my fill and have now put it all back on. Please help any words of advise or encouragement would be great!

I'm very sorry you're struggling.

Being sick may be a big part of it. Especially since your activity level is surely a lot lower.

Do you count calories? If not, I strongly suggest doing so. Not only will it assure you're not accidentally eating too much but it will help hold you accountable too.

Hang in there and feel better soon.

Well being sick and being on antibiotics can mess up a loss...so can time of the month.but I am most interested to hear how you are deviating from your plan since you said you haven't been perfect. Are you not tracking calories. Are you over eating?

The time inbetween fills is tricky and you have to stick to your plan like glue until you can get the band to help you.

But during this time if you stick to your calories you will continue to lose. You have such a great start. I am so proud of your efforts!!!!

FYI: anitibiotics have been known to put on weight gain because it regulates our hormones, meaning your energy is low so you would have a tendency to eat more. Its very common, and happens to many of us. It could work either way, loss or gain.

I have had some carbs and normLly i cut them out almost all together i also am eating more in one sitting. I am going to contact my nut and see if she can give me more guidence i will start a food journal today another lbs over night!

Sounds likej you have a good plan- you can do it!