Sorry this is so long, but I am so frustrated this morning. I only have 1.25cc in a 4cc band. I've had 2 fills up to 1.5cc and each time the extra 1/4cc had to be taken out because I couldn't eat. Last time I thought maybe I didn't wait long enough for the swelling to settle before I had it taken out so this time I waited 2 weeks. It was over Christmas and New Years..I was miserable. Finally, my best friend and hubby made me call the doctor.

I lost 13.9 lbs in those two weeks. After the fill was removed, I gained 5 lbs. I could live with that, I hadn't eaten in two weeks. Then the next couple of weeks I lost 1.5 and 6.5 lbs. This morning (I weigh every Monday morning), I had GAINED 13.2 lbs. I have been careful, I am exercising. I just can't seem to get to that 100 lb lost mark.

Granted I am thankful for every pound I have lost. But it's not enough. I'm only 5'3" ranging between 206 and 193 is not good enough.

Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help and encouragement!

I know how hard it is to get under 200. That seems to be the most difficult point for all of us. I have been struggling with it myself. I don't have much advice other then to just exercise and watch your diet which is what I'm trying to do. I went to my nutritionist and she has me on a diet and I'm trying to hit the gym 4 times a week. Stay positive.

Change is always good...maybe change up your diet a bit or your exercise routine...you never know what could have you blocked. Good Luck!

Hey girls:-)

I know as well what that is and its hard. It helped me so much to hire a personal trainer.She gave me back all my motivation and I started losing again.Sometimes it just helps to eat more for one day, I tried it and it worked for me, I guess the body was used to much to low cal diet and when I broke that rule it started working again. Of course Im not talking about overeating but to have more cals one day in a week or two weeks.

Im with you and wish you a lot of luck and motivation:-)WE CAN DO IT!!!

I feel you. I am a slow loser. What helped me see the weight loss was weighing my self once a month. That may sound silly but, for me atleast it was a mental thing. I know it can be hard but when I first started exercising my muscle started to come in to play. I was gaining muscle and seeing the numbers go up freaked me out. So I stopped checking my weight every couple days and only check once a month. Trust me seeing 4-6 lbs a month feels better than 1 lb a week up 2lbs down 2lbs and so on. I also never eat the same amount of calories everyday. some days I eat more calories. It seems to work. I am 5'3 as well so I understand what you mean. Good luck and keep on.