I'm almost two months post op and the weight has been coming off fairly steady. Until the last two weeks. I go for another follow up Tuesday, two weeks from my last, and I haven't lost any weight since then.

I don't feel like I've eaten the wrong foods... I increased my exercise for just walking to walking, using my elliptical and circuit training twice a week. So I really thought that would boost the loss.

I've been drinking more decaf tea in place of some of my Water. Does that make a difference? Could my band be too tight?

Am I just over-reacting?

What about Water with a few drops of lemon juice?

I don't mean to split hairs here...I just trying to figure out what is best for my body and what may or may not affect weight loss. I was having trouble getting all my water in so I started using the sugar-free flavor packets. I feel like its too much artificial sweetener for some reason, so I've been adding a few drops of lemon juice instead. I'm only 3 weeks post-op, so I'm not freaking out about weight loss as I'm still healing.

My doc permits the flavor packets, but he says caffeinated drinks do not count as part of the minimal 65oz I need.

Regarding the straight-forward posts from successful veteran binders...I appreciate their comments. I come to this forum looking for helpful information, not to have my emotional needs met.

I agree. Even Crystal Light is too sweet for me. I drink lots of water but lately I have been on the decaf tea kick. I gave up caffeine months ago so when I go out to a restaurant I ALWAYS order ice water with a lime (I don't like lemons). I tried buying limes and using them at home to flavor my water but it wasn't the same. I also like this water called MetroMint. Its mostly sold in health food stores I think. Its very good and there are several flavors including chocolate

i was told that tea is fine as long as you are getting fluids, my doc also told me that i will experience plateaus just like i did before my band (that is Monday!) so maybe that is all it is, try and have a family member hide your scale and dont get on it daily....it really helps with the dispair! LOL

I really need to have someone hide my scale. Its become my morning ritual. Use the restroom, step on the scale. I told myself if the number went down or stayed the same then I was still doing well. But...it has budged and I feel like I;m doing fine so I better stop. I don't want to get discouraged and I'm committed to getting healthier.

Thank you all for the helpful posts. I'm thankful for LBT. Its nice to get encouragement and support. Friends who are not banded usually have good intentions but its just not the same...

What about Water with a few drops of lemon juice?

I don't mean to split hairs here...I just trying to figure out what is best for my body and what may or may not affect weight loss. I was having trouble getting all my water in so I started using the sugar-free flavor packets. I feel like its too much artificial sweetener for some reason' date=' so I've been adding a few drops of lemon juice instead. I'm only 3 weeks post-op, so I'm not freaking out about weight loss as I'm still healing.

My doc permits the flavor packets, but he says caffeinated drinks do not count as part of the minimal 65oz I need.

Regarding the straight-forward posts from successful veteran binders...I appreciate their comments. I come to this forum looking for helpful information, not to have my emotional needs met.

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I brew decaf iced tea. That my drink of choice with sweetener. My hot tea usually has caffeine. My dietitian and doctor told me just the first 3 months needed to be decaf only. I drink between the 2 about 10-12 cups a day. I pee all night, too every doctor will tell you something different