I had my lap band on Sept 11, 2014.. I have lost 15lbs since the day of surgery . I have a 14cc band with 8.5 cc in it.. I am NOT losing the weight and I have tried. I have given up and regained eating poorly and still sit at the same number. I don't know what to do. I stopped going to the Dr 2 months ago. I was having issues with throwing up because I eat to fast and to large a bite, so I wanted to get better at eating.. I am so confused. I do not throw up as much when I am mindful of eating. and my hair is falling out.. what the hell is that all about! I am not sure what to do... any help, suggestions etc. would be greatly appreciated.

I did have Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) then I had a hysterectomy, I have had 1/2 my thyroid taken out. could any of this have anything to do with not losing.

Until your band is properly adjusted, which can take six months or more , you are basically dieting. Please return to your doctor. I have seen my fill nurse every month this first year. Don't give up now. Your band will work if it's adjusted right but it takes several visits and good eating habits too.

Have you gone back to your rules of the band? Protein first and aiming for 60-80 grams? What types of foods are you eating? I find that it helps me when I get a calendar and plan out what I'm going to eat for the week. Get back with your doc and see what he has to say. I'm so sorry I know this can be frustrating.

I haven't gone back to the Doctor since December, just before Christmas. But I will make an apt today. I had been eating vegies, protein, little starch.. but not losing anything. I haven't had any soda in over 8 months now. one would have thought that alone would have me losing 50lbs I drank a lot . I drink a lot of water. My portions are smaller, I am not as hungry as I was. but I am NOT losing.

I haven't gone back to the Doctor since December, just before Christmas. But I will make an apt today. I had been eating vegies, protein, little starch.. but not losing anything. I haven't had any soda in over 8 months now. one would have thought that alone would have me losing 50lbs I drank a lot . I drink a lot of water. My portions are smaller, I am not as hungry as I was. but I am NOT losing.

glad you're making that appointment. Let your doc help you succeed. You can do this but it's so much easier when the band helps. We will help too! Don't give up!!

I have my appt for. Thursday

I know we've all heard this time and time again but this is a tool if you don't use the tool correctly how can you fix anything?. Get back to your doctor and start finding your sweet spot. Use the fitness pal.

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Edited February 22, 201511 yr by TNL14

I hope you find your sweet spot and get the success you want. After I lost what I felt like was comfortable weight, I had my band unfilled thinking I could do the rest on my own. Not! When I returned to the doctor, after multiple visits, I could never find that sweet spot again. Too full, not full enough. I had it completely unfilled in August and have slowly put on weight. I have an appt with my Kaiser PCP tomorrow seeking a referral for band to sleeve revision. My advice is when you find your sweet spot... Leave it alone or it will forever be lost. Best of luck to you.

Thank you for your reply.. If I can find it I will surly be happy to be there ... I'm really close . I went back to the dr on Thursday and got another .5cc makes me at 10 in a 14cc. Now I have the flu not throwing up yet but been on the verge all day... I think this last fill really helped.