It's been over a year (5/2012) and I'm "only" 40lbs down... And still have a way to go! I would like to lose a minimum of 70lbs more however I'm not seeing that scale move! I get an adjustment like clockwork every 4wks and the scale will go down about 3-5lbs and either stay steady or regain about that much by the time the nxt adj comes around. I feel restricted and my diet primarily consists of salads, soups, yogurt, protein shakes, chili, fresh fish and veggies...every once in awhile I will have some wine or ice cream (again...periodically).. I exercise 3-4x a week for 30-45 min intense tabata, kickboxing, strength training type regimens buuuut collectively it's NOT WORKING.. I'm really scared and desperate bc I keep thinking I didn't go through this journey of Lapband to only succeed 1/4 of the way! My MD and staff just keep saying workout harder, eat differently and I don't know how to do anymore of both.. My body is clearly stubborn (always has been in weightless w PCOS) and it seems to have adjusted to the band and this is it!! Pleeeease if someone can share if they've had a similar issue and eventually had a breakthrough I would appreciate some ideas and stories of hope!!

So sorry to hear this. I hope you're recovering well from your surgery.

What is your plan for weight loss and regaining your health?

Besides praying every night for a solution I will have to wait for the outcome from the Grievance filed on behalf of my Surgeons office to BCBS. I have incurred $thousands$ In medical debt due To having a cancer mass removed from my back an continuing treatment. I thought of financing it but I just can't believe I had 8 initial incisions and now I have 12 scars on my abdomen and no weight loss or health benefits I feel mutilated!

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by PhatKat1127

Sounds like you need to talk with a nutritionist. Perhaps you are eating too many sliders. Can you try walking on the days that you are not going to the gym? I found daily walks help, too! Best wishes. Karen

Edited March 3, 201412 yr by kll724

No doubt I was eating sliders and soups (probably with high sodium) but that was due to the fact I couldn't keep anything down with the band.. Even when the band was Completely empty. Now that the band has been removed I am still eating like I had the band small portions, no drinking while eating, and trying to focus on just quality protein. I don't want to gain it all back.

@phatkat..sorry to hear about your struggles and fears! I just logged back in due to needing to take a break..many of the posts were confusing me.. And making me feel worse.. Not much has changed on my end since last August.. I've lost a few more lbs but still can't ingest solid healthy proteins besides some flaky fish.. Even eggs are a no go.. However I'm looking into sleeve revision surgery and have to do some research..have you looked I to some options like that for yourself? I know it's expensive but I was curious.

Any weight lose is a good weight lose!!!!!

Hang in there. I know it seems like it is tougher for some of us. I've been frustrated a lot. I lost about 60lbs from getting banded to about 7 months later, then, up and down the same 5lbs for 3 years. I am about 45lbs from my goal, but if I like how I look at say 30lbs less, then I'll stop.