I am at a plateau but I am done feeling guilty about it. My band is not tight enough yet, and my doc has delayed my next fill until he can arrange to have all his fills done with a ’scope at the hospital. (I'm at 8ccs in a 14cc band).

I have been eating protein first, drinking after meals, and keeping my calories between 1200-1500. I tried to get down to 1,000 a day but without feeling restriction, it’s impossible.

I’m working out 6 days a week (4-5 30 min. aerobic; 1-2 weight training).

Am I still sneaking in some chocolate? Yes, but not enough to explain the plateau; I’ve stayed within the 1200-1500 calories.

Without a band, I hit a plateau five years ago when I got down to 235lbs (from 275); this feels similar (240 from 272). My body is fighting me again and the band hasn’t kicked in. Still, I’m not giving up. I’ve reduced my diabetes meds by 75%; five years ago was when I found out I was diabetic and started taking the meds.

Rant over.

By the way, take a look at the graph of my weightloss. The first dip is the week after surgery. Then notice how flat that line is. There's a slight dip when I got my second fill (not much happened with my first) and now it's on it's way down at a slightly more steady rate after my third fill ten days ago. I suspect that I'll experience losses at a higher rate for maybe 10 to 20 pounds pounds and then it will taper off again, as those last few pounds are always the hardest and slowest.

Overall, my average is 1.6 pounds per week, right in the middle of the 1-2 pounds per week that was predicted. And it feels slow but it really isn't -- it's just slow at times. :biggrin2:

Ok time for me to vent today. Just got back from the Dr's office and did not get a fill because a "new" receptionist put me down for another office, which is another half hour away from the office I usually go to. I already drive 25 minutes to get to this office.

Anyway, I am rescheduled for tomorrow but was REALLY looking forward to this appt. If I don't get restriction soon, I'm going to scream or cry or both!

Ok thanks, I feel a little better now!

Ok time for me to vent today. Just got back from the Dr's office and did not get a fill because a "new" receptionist put me down for another office, which is another half hour away from the office I usually go to. I already drive 25 minutes to get to this office.

Anyway, I am rescheduled for tomorrow but was REALLY looking forward to this appt. If I don't get restriction soon, I'm going to scream or cry or both!

Ok thanks, I feel a little better now!

Oh, man, what a bummer! I had a medical appointment mixup a couple of weeks ago but it was only a hassle -- not the same as your disappointment in not getting a fill. I'm glad you only have to wait a day and not a week or a month! Good luck!