I am very confused and maybe a little frustrated too!

[the best me 6]

but I am or I could eat some real food in a small quantity

Exactly! You got it.

Yes, your band loosens a bit as you lose weight. We have lots of fat stored up on the insides around our organs and as we lose weight, all that loosens up in there and we lose restriction. Then it's time for the next fill. Everybody is different though. Some need lots of fills, some need none or very few. You have to be a good listener to your body.

If your band ever "loosens up on it's own" it's usually because it was swollen for some reason (a PB or reflux or just irritated) and the swelling went down, or it's no longer "that time of the month" (some women get tighter with bloating and PMS symptoms) and sometimes you just never know why. Barometric pressure? Storm's a-comin'? Like the "bursitis in the shoulder" my great-grandmother had that always told her it was gonna rain? The band can be fickle. Just pay attention.

[carlacollins 0]

That thebest...you are right..I am calling the doc tommorow to talk to him and see what advice he can give......

As always much love to all!

[sheryl 3]

Yes, you got great advice. Call the doctor and tell him exactly what is happening. He will probably have the best advice for you.

For me, my band loosens after 30-40 pounds loss. Try to stay away from crackers. Until you get the unfill (if you get it), try eating things like cottage cheese, refried Beans (lowfat) or chili, etc. They are softer foods, but they are good Protein.< /p>

I have a decent restriction right now, not tight at all. But in the mornings, it is pretty tight. So I always have my Protein Shakes.< /p>

And make sure you keep track of your calories in fitday.com. Your body did well before your fill, so I would shoot for those calories each day.

Good luck!! This is the tricky part of the band... You are doing very well.

[mini_me 3]

hey carla,

my weight loss pattern did the same thing. but then all of the sudden, the scales started moving. i was doing everything the same...and for all that time(well over a month..about two months) there was NOTHING...no weight loss at all...then i got up one morning and my scales were less 3 lbs. i couldnt believe it, so i doubted it until the next morning when it said the same 3 lbs was gone in addition to a half pound. who knows why the body does that, but it does. Hang in there and keep your spirits up, i CERTAINLY understand the frustration.

[carlacollins 0]

Thanks mini and sheryl.....I am keeping my chin up!

xo

[lljpaisley 0]

You know, just to add my two cents. Instead of the chocolate milk, try carnation instand Breakfast. It will give you more nutrients, Protein, etc which will be helpful because you are eating so little. I also put in a tablespoon of dry milk powder for extra protein and a squirt of chocolate sauce to make it more chocolatey!

[carlacollins 0]

Thanks Laura...that is great advice...I am feeling a little better eating wise today and the scales did move 1 lb this a.m. so I guess it not SOOOO bad just seemed so odd to get a fill and then not lose......

[carlacollins 0]

I am glad to hear that happened to someone else mini...And I can tell the inches are changing even if the lbs arent!