I don't know if I am doing something wrong or not.

I have a 10 cc band with 5.5 in it. I was banded Feb. 6, 06, and have lost about 34 lbs. With this last fill, the only problem I have is that if I don't chew well enough, or take small bites, it kind of hurts going down. But once I get passed that, I still can eat too much. I've been told that with the lap band tool you shouldn't have to really be "dieting" that with proper restriction you should be full.

Does anyone have any suggestions for jumpstarting the weight loss? Should I have more of a fill?

Any questions or comments would be greatly appreciated!!! :help:

Also, does anyone reccommend eating lean cuisines, or just small portions of whatever the rest of the family is eating?

Mytime - I suggest checking out Tellymelly's posts and journal - she has been an amazing example of what a 'healthy' human being can do with the lap band. I am not banded yet - and I have major disabilities that restrict my exercising - but Telly girl - well she's got it working for her - and she is a great motivator!

Definitely check with your nutritionist. They are a valuable resource that was paid for when you got the band. You will not necessarily lose weight if you eat small amounts. Our bodies are amazing and they will go into starvation mode if they are getting too little. The answer may be in eating more. :confused: Good Luck!!

I feel very much in the same position. I am very active, and have been working out and eating within my caloric limits, but no budging on the scale! I have to remind myself that muscle weighs more than fat and this could be a plateau. I have not had one fill yet, but feel like I could eat at least a small meal each time I sit down. Hang in there!