I was banded on 5/24, I have had 1 fill and I am due for the second on 10/9. My problem is the scale has not moved in about three weeks. And I have only losy 20 lbs since my last fill. I am getting discouraged.

I have not cheated, not once. Any advice????????:help:

In June I lost 0lbs (and gained 0lbs, was an oddity to me!).. and then July I lost 8lbs. Nothing changed from month to month. Exercise, diet, and fill level--all the same.

I think our bodies just decide to do what they want! Damn them!!

Try keeping measurements, sometimes you can be losing inches and your scale isn't moving.

I am right there with you... I was banded may 23 and my scale once again hasnt moved in a few weeks. I have gone longer than a month without losing any before and then all of a sudden my scale will move. Who knows... as long as my clothes keep getting looser I guess I should be happy?

I know how you feel though it can be discouraging. Keep plugging along it will happen. I am going for my 4th fill Wed.

R u eating the right foods? Working out?

Thanks for your replies. yes, I am working out, for the first time in my life. I have joined a gym, and I work the machine for 30 minutes then swim for 1 1/2 hrs. at least 4 times a week. I am starting a food diary today. I have been doing a very high protein drink in the morning, and I wonder if that could be a mistake. When I add up the calories it is 430???????? So I am taking a break from that.

I too was banded 5-23. Are you logging all your food intake? That helps a LOT. You may be getting too many (OR TOO FEW!!!!) calories. I can go to just about 1000 before things slow down or stop. But if you are not getting ENOUGH calories your body is trying to conserve its intake and you may need to adjust up.