Frustrated with weight loss

[tashae 2]

I was banded 12/14/12 and have only lost 22 lbs. including presurgery diet. Had my 3rd fill yesterday but feel like I'm just not losing like I should. Anyone else have these issues?

[jcrisp0407 13]

I know exactly how you feel. I was banded 12/12/12 and am only down 28 pounds. Monday (2/11/13) will be my third fill. Currently my 14 cc band has 6 cc's. I keep my portions to 1 cup which keeps me satisfied for a couple of hours. Also, I track my food/calorie intake. Hopefully we will both see results soon.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

I think a loss is a loss as i see it.....if you are adhering to the band rules in regards to eating the proper portions, the better food choices and letting the band help you and also, realizing 3500 cals is a pound whether its ate or drank and to not take in more then you burn off, then you are doing great. if you are losing inches, clothes getting bigger, then its working. the scale goes up and down all day long. just because the scale is not moving quickly, I am sure its working. hang in there. I just know you will continue to lose.

[jenn9585 39]

i had the same issue when i first had the band put in as well... i also had a friend with one put in a month after mine... she reached the green zone before me but her band was also smaller... she has also reached her goal and im still 24 away from mine but she also had a lower bmi then i did... but ultimatly i follow the rules just like she does! everyone is different and you guys have lost more weight then i did in the first month in a half! Also this is just a ? but without the band have you ever lost that much weight in a month in a half??? the lap band is to help lose weight at a slow and steady pace it is not gastric bypass which will allow you to lose weight alot faster! you guys are doing great and like i said your doing alot better then i did in the begining! give it time! your already sticking to the rules you will surely see results!!!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

22lbs in two months is a great loss. Its more then two pounds a week. People dont understand that the band is a slow weight loss and like CG a loss is a loss no matter whether it is an ounce or a pound. Slow and steady wins the race.

[Courtnin 86]

22lbs is fantastic!

Try to keep a positive attitude and the great work!

[tashae 2]

Thanks for the responses & encouragement. I'll keep plugging away.

[kyrasgrandma 228]

wow, 22 lbs in two months is an awesome loss! That is more than I lost in 2 months.