Hi. I had my band aug 5th and lost 22 lbs in the first 6 weeks. I haven't lost anything since and have been exercising and eating well. I count calories but tend to not measure. What could be the problem?

A typical day would be

Yogurt Breakfast

salad or Soup or cottage cheese with fruit. For lunch

meat Protein, veg and small salad dinner

I don't snack much other than sugar free ice pops or a Protein shake, or piece of fruit

Sounds like I am doing everything right......ugh getting frustrated. I am due for my second fill on oct 17. I have 3 cc in my band. I am desperately trying not to gain, and believe me, I can gain overnight. I started with a low BMI Maybe this is normal until I get in the zone? Ugh

are you losing inches?

are your clothes getting big on you?

do you feel better?

just because the scale is not moving as fast as you'd like

does not mean you are stalled or the band is not working or

there is a problem....the course to lose weight is an ongoing

process.....dont expect to lose fast like on liquid stages...

its working....keep moving forward

Hi ms Kat

Measuring is a big key. As bandsters we should really be eating 1 cup at each meal. For me portion was and is a big roadblock to weight loss.

You may need a fill or 2 or 3 to get to the point where one cup is enough. Also the foods you have listed...can be high in sodium and sugar depending on the product, and can cause Water retention and too much sugar actually can cause a weight gain.

Bulk up on the solid Protein, alot of the items you listed are slider foods that go through so easily we can over eat them.

It takes time to figure out what works for you and what doesn't. It can be frustrating I know but you will get there

My shoddy typing here with one finger bound...missed the last bit

Your doing great and you have an awesome support team here!!

Hi there, congratulations on your success so far. I am pre-band but in reading so many posts these last few months while waiting for a surgery date it seems like this is a common point at which people feel a little stalled. Know that it's early days, your body is still adjusting and it is all happening -- you are on your way!

Congrats on your weightloss so far!! 22lbs in less than 2 months is pretty amazing!! Just keep following the rules, track your calories/protein, and drink lots of water. The weight will come off.

First, congratulations on your weight loss. You're doing great.

Next, if you were banded on Aug. 5 and lost consistently the first 6 weeks, that would mean it's only been 7-10 days since you lost weight. That isn't a stall. That is perfectly normal and to be expected. Your body isn't a machine and it's perfectly normal for it to need time to adjust.

Keep counting your calories, start watching your portion sizes, and exercise and the weight will assuredly start coming off again.

Best wishes.

Just remember as you work out you gain muscle mass and muscle weighs more than fat and it takes muscle to burn fat. So don't get down on yourself just keep on going things will even out.

You should be recording your measurements. There's no way you aren't losing fat with that meal plan, even if the scale isn't revealing it.

I trust your right, I will keep on keeping on...thanks to all of you, I don't know what I would do without this forum and all of the continued support from each and everyone of you ! Thank you!