I am at a standstill in my weight loss journey, and have been for about a year. I was banded in Oct 2012 (260lbs) and I am now stuck in between 210lbs-220lbs depending on the time of the month.

I maintain a very active lifestyle. I've never been so active in my life. I strength train with weights 3-4 times a week, as well as walk/jog 4 miles a few times a week. I also try to get in 30 minutes a day of cardio via a DVD or class.

According to what most fitness experts say, I should be eating 2200 Cal per day in order for my body to be able to burn fat and not store it. We all know how crazy that sounds in the lap band world. 2200! Yea right! I'm beginning to wonder, if perhaps I'm not giving my body what it needs however, and if that is why I haven't been losing any weight. I typically consume 900-1200 Cal per day. 80-100g of Protein per day.

I'm so frustrated. I have an appointment with a new Dr. this week to make sure my band is in the proper place.. I only have 4cc's and I can feel all of my food in my esophagus when I eat. I have another 50lbs to go and I can't get this weight loss train moving again. I'm wondering if I'm not eating enough.

-Paula

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Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands.

I'll let you know, I weigh in weekly so I'll update it

<p>Hi</p> <p> </p> <p>Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands.</p>

I will say I'm happy I got the band because I would have been well into the 300lb range by now without it. This allowed me to get enough weight off to become active. However, looking back I would have gotten the sleeve. I've been held back a year in progress all the while suffering with the band

I think the band was a good choice for me but definitely would have considered the sleeve if I had done more research. But I see the same kind of posts from sleevers, wanting to know why they are at plateaus and not losing. You can eat around either. I think the problem might actually be in your caloric intake. I agree that your surgeon should have an idea about your calorie needs. That's insane. Beware of surgeons who want to "jump" to another surgery. Also beware of unnecessary surgeries.

Hi all! Just an update, it's been a little over a week with no fluid. I have gained 2lbs. I'm not surprised considering the week before I lost 9 from being on liquids. The struggle is real! Trying to make good food choices, but I'll admit I have slipped up here and there. Endoscopy scheduled for next Thursday. Then we will know if the band is in the correct place. If not I'll have it out and get the sleeve. If it hasn't slipped.. I'm not sure what I'll do.

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Wow..... I have been on the fence between the Band and the Sleeve, the first surgeon I saw discouraged me from having the band.. I had insurance issue and I am in the process of switching surgeons and Im sched next week with her. My BMI is 36 but I have severe sleep apnea and on Lipitor, so that clears me for the surgery. I can understand your frustration doing all that you can working hard and following the routine with not much success!!! Everytime I think Im going towards the band I read a post like this and have to wonder....The best to you sounds like you have a good doctor and you are in good hands.

Nonnax2, did you decide to go with the sleeve??

It's been a while... Since I had all of the fluid removed out of my band I lost about 8lbs the. I found it again. I've been eating non stop. My Dr called me today and scheduled the revision for July 30th. They will remove my band and I'll have the sleeve. I'm SO relived! I feel so happy! I'll keep you posted as to what happens after!