Hello. I don't know why I freak out sometimes. I was banded on 10/12 and I have only lost 25.4 pounds. For the past 4 months I have only lost 4 pounds total. I eat so good. About 1000-1200 calories a day, I really can't eat less than that. 2 servings of fruit everyday, 3 servings of veggies daily, about 70 g of pro. daily (or more) very little refined CHO.

What the hell is going on? And lately after dinner, even after I am full I get this strong desire to eat junk. EVEN though I just ate. I am almost ravenous to try to get junk. Luckily my husband and I don't keep anything like that in the house so, I wait it out and eventually forget about it.

Why am I not losing weight like they say, 1-2 pounds per week. I just had my 1st fill last week and expected to lose a lot this week since I rally have reduced my portions but NOPE, I only lost .6 pounds this week.

Please help me anyway you can. i am scared I am slipping into depression about this.:blushing::smile::sad_smile:

ABC,

Thanks for the support. I am going through a rough period bc they removed a lot of fluid from my band. I am struggling just to not gain weight bc I can eat too much and I am always hungry. I am trying to stick to the rules so I don't gain weight. It is GREAT that you lost 40 pounds, so keep up th egood work. I guess every now and again we have setbacks, but the main thing is that we ARE LOSING!!!

Melissa

I had my surgery on 10/15 and I only lost around 15 lbs. I am up to 7 ccs so why am I not losing weight?

Hello Everybody,i Have Been Gone For A Bit. Went To Italy To Visit Family. I Went To Mexico Yesterday For A Fill And The Doctor Told Me That My Band Is Eroding. Is Anybody Had This Problem And What Did You Do? Been Banded Since Nov. 2006

Hello Everybody,i Have Been Gone For A Bit. Went To Italy To Visit Family. I Went To Mexico Yesterday For A Fill And The Doctor Told Me That My Band Is Eroding. Is Anybody Had This Problem And What Did You Do? Been Banded Since Nov. 2006

You should ask the surgeon what is causing it, and what you can do.

For me, I have found that even if I keep calories between 900 - 1100, I won't lose if I don't keep carbs (including veggies) below about 30 grams a day. Of course I don't exercise like I should, but I have had good results up until recently - mostly because I have gotten sloppy about sticking to my diet.

For me, low carbs and calories, good Protein, and appetite control are the keys. So a typical meal ideally would be 2-3 ounces of poultry, lean meat or fish and then 1 oz (like 1/4 cup) of a veggie. Some days (or weeks) are tougher than others.