I was banded June 26th at right around 235. I am just now barely at 220. I am not giving up but I am very, very perplexed. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

I have had several fills

I use FitDay.com religiously - eat about 1000 calories a day and have been maintaining these calories for 30 days.

For the last few weeks I have been Exercising 30 - 60 minutes 4 days a week. Cardio and Circuit Training (my heart rate is up there) I am a vegetarian.

I keep gaining and losing the same 3 lbs now for the last month!

I take Effexor 75 mg daily and I don't drink any Protein drinks, I eat all my protein...

Hi,

I'm a mental health counselor and Effexor is NOTORIOUS for causing weight gain and difficulty to lose. Normally it causes people to feel hungry. Talk to your physician about trying a different anti-depressant. I know I would! The important thing is that you keep up the great cardio work and diet while you transition (if that's what your doc decides for you). Good Luck!!!

Maybe a thyroid issue, Beachee?

Kat.

I dont know if this helps but I went on Effexor about 5 yrs ago and piled on the weight consistently till I got the band.

I have had my band for 18mths and I have only lost 80lbs. I am happy with that but it is so much slower than most others. I am pretty sure it is the Effexor. I have tried getting of it as my Dr said the time was right, but it is hell getting of the stuff.

is it possible to exercise too much????

i am so desperately sad and bummed and sad and sad and sad and sad. i will never lose weight no matter what i do.

went to see dr and he said i have NO symptoms of any health issue preventing me from weight loss. he will run total blood panel anyway but says i should see a dietician....

How about instead of telling us how many calories you eat...tell us exactly what you eat and at what time. Exactly what you do for exercise and at what intensity?

Maybe that would help us..help you. Jerry Maguire flashback. :nervous

Ya know the pill might cause weight gain...IF you overeat because of it....but if the facts are as presented....caloric intake of 1000 calories per day and rigorous exercise then that pill will not make you gain any weight other than maybe a couple lbs of water weight. The regular weight should still come off easily.

Stop weighing yourself? or switch to monthly weigh-ins? Take body measurements instead? Is your body changing?