I am so very frustrated. Was banded 10/09/2012 and am only down 38 pounds. Nut said don't count calories. I have had 2 fills. I am so so so frustrated! Any suggestions! Seems like I just can not get the hang of this and I want to so bad! I am exercising. Cardio 3 or 4 times a week. No gym access right now so I am walking. Any help would be graciously appreciated!

I am no nutritionist nor a doctor, but I'd be counting calories. It's the only way you can be positive you're not eating too much or too little.

I know for sure I wouldn't have lost the weight I have if I didn't track my calories.

Just my opinion.

I really did not think I would ever count calories, but I just have too. My fitness pal is my saving grace. If you want to change up your workout, youtube has a million free videos you can try. When I hit my first stall, I increased my calories with protein enriched foods and the next few days dropped 4 lbs. You'll be okay, just change it up a bit and use MFP. You can add me bellasmommy99 as a friend. Good luck.

I was banded on 10/3/12 lost 40 lbs and have not lost anything in about two month and hardly can eat anything I'm trying to change doctors I just don't know how to go about changing

I know this is a little late but I agree with everyone else, counting calories is a must. A thousand calories a day is plenty when eating the right things and please don't stop walking. I lost 90 pounds just walking and counting calories before my surgery as the insurance made me wait 6 months. Challenge yourself a little bit everyday, if you were able to go up a little hill today do a bigger hill tomorrow. I used to say to myself ill make myself sweat a little bit more tomorrow. Good luck on your journey. Best wishes.