This is my first time posting on the May banders. I was banded in Atlanta on May 08th 2007. I have only lost 23 lbs so far and I'm getting so frusterated. I am trying to make good food choices, but the wieght is just not coming off. I have not lost a pound this month. I have not been exercising though. I wanted to lose around 30 lbs before I started to excercise make it a little eaiser on my heels and knees as I have some pain. I have been getting my protein in and drinking my water but the wieght is not coming off.

I have had three fills in a VG 10cc band. I have around 7cc in it. I do have restriction as if I eat to fast I get the lovely pain in the stomach to remind me to slow down. I can eat alot though if I eat slow. I was scheduled for another fill in September but I changed the appointment to October because I didn't think I could take another fill. I do PB if I eat too fast. Any suggestions on % of protein, carbs, fats we should do in a day. How many calories in a day. I know by some of the posts that some take in around 600 to 800 calories. I would starve if that is the case. I still get hungry and do not stay full for 4 hours. Please help me get a handle on this so I can get started losing again.

I also started an accout on fitday.com to track my calories yeserday. any help will be appreciated.

Hi, I am frustrated as well. I started at 242 and am stuck around 210. I am eating everything not because I want to, but because I can. I need to get back on track. I miss the days of chicken broth and protein drinks only. I saw a big difference in myself, but ever since I started testing out old foods again, and am not having any problem with them, I am eating them and I hate myself for falling back into my old habits. I need some real support and guidence. The only positive thing that has happened to me since surgery is I have found the love of my life and will probably be engaged next year. He's supportive very much, but still, I hate that I can't get the ball rolling again.