I had Lap Band Surgey on 07/25/08. I lost 11 lbs the first week and nothing since. I had one fill on 8/24/08 and don't go back until 9/24/08. I'm totally depressed. I knew this was going to be a slow process but not this slow. I eat around 1400 calories, drink my water, eat my protein and walke 30 minutes every day (about all I can do). Anyone else having this problem? How do you keep from being depressed?

Might want to try some strength training and increase your cardio.

I had Lap Band Surgey on 07/25/08. I lost 11 lbs the first week and nothing since. I had one fill on 8/24/08 and don't go back until 9/24/08. I'm totally depressed. I knew this was going to be a slow process but not this slow. I eat around 1400 calories, drink my water, eat my protein and walke 30 minutes every day (about all I can do). Anyone else having this problem? How do you keep from being depressed?

It can be hard, but just keep in mind...you didn't gain weight in 2 months so it is going to take time to come off. I too, get discouraged. I was banded on August 11th and have lost a total of 24 lbs. since starting the preop diet 2 weeks before. I thought that it would be easier, but its ok everything in time.

I don't even get my first fill until Oct. 1st! So my loss has really slowed down now. You just have to keep at it and know that in the end it will be good.

Good luck.

Please don't get soo frustrated, the lap band is a tool, not a cure all. I was banded 8/2006 and only lost 70 pounds in the first year. After a long plateau, I finally got serious and started to eat right and diet. Cardio is the best thing you can do for yourself. If only 30 minutes at a time right now,,,,maybe do 2 or 3 times a day if you can. Swimming is also good cardio, esp if you have bad joints. I am not sure of your situation, but feel free to keep in contact if I can be of any help. p.sticern@yahoo.com

You might also check with your nutritionist about your calorie intake. My doctor told me not to eat more than 1000 calories a day. I vary between 800-1000 every day and have consistently lost weight -- HOWEVER -- not much until after I had a fill. Take this time and try to find some ways to get moving that you enjoy so that when you do get restriction, the ball will already be going in the right direction! :thumbup:

My dr told me before I was even banded not to expect much weight loss in the first 6 mos. Now I know I read on hear people who have lost 50lbs in 2 mos and I so hope that can be me, but I know everyone is different & everyone will lose different. Just keep ur head up try to eat right & maybe increase ur daily workouts to 45 mins. As my family tells me...u have done the hard part (having the surgery) now ever thing else should be a gimme!!!!!

Hang in there you will lose the weight. we had our surgery about the same time . I had mine on July 21. I think you have to give your body time to adjust to the band. when you go back again for another fill that will help a lot. The 1400calories does that include the calories from your protien shakes as well? I have had a lot of trouble with the protien thing. I have bought everything and i just can not drink them. So now i just take my multivitamin and try to eat foods with protien in it. But i am sure i still am not getting enough. Good luck to you and remember it's to soon to get depressed give it a little more time . Lynnlynn

Hi Boykin, I was banded June 23 and have only lost 2 lbs total. Everything I have read here and other places stress that you might not lose weight until your 3rd or 4th fill. The restriction you have then will affect you hunger center at the top of your stomach and make it easier to eat less. You are exactly on target according to my fill nurse. I have had 2 fills and am now at 5cc in a 10cc band. I do think 1400 calories is a little high to lose much weight but it will be easier when you get more fills. I totally understand your worry, frustration, and depression, but we (most of us) have been there or are still there and you will lose weight.

I would definitely speak to your doc because you may be eating too many calories. I, personally, have to keep to under 1000. My doctor also suggested going back to liquids for a couple of weeks. He actually had a patient who stayed on full liquids for 2 months and lost 100 pounds. I headed his advice, and have been on liquids for the last 2 weeks. I havent weighed myself yet, but I can tell that the weight is falling off now. I also noticed that it dramatically decreased my appetite and cravings I was having. Just a thought :thumbup:

Hang in there!

How do you keep from being depressed?

it's hard not to be disappointed in the lbs coming off faster - but they also didn't pile on overnight. i had to have 7 fills till i got restriction & only lost 24lbs in the first 4 months....to keep from getting depressed i just looked at my weightloss in 10lb increments.., get out of the 190's, 180's & so forth. to look at the total needed all at once was very daunting to me.

i would start journaling your food & continue with your exercise. your calories "may" be a bit high, however if your working out hard - you may need more. talk w/your dr about that one - good luck!!!

The weight will come off if you work at it. Hang in there.

It is hard. I had to keep my calories around 800-1200. I also mix it up...really high calories for 2-3 days, lower the following days.

I swear exercise is the key...Since I have not been working out consistently, I have only lost 5 pounds in 3 months. When I was working out I lost 70 the first 6 months....

I share in your frustration! I was banded 08/18/08 and I lost 12 pounds on the liquid pre-op diet and 11 pounds the first week after surgery. I have gained a couple of that back. I am also walking 30-45 minutes a day and the scales aren't moving! I have no advice or help to offer but I wanted you to know that you are not in this alone! I'm not giving up! Hang in there!

I had my surgery on 7/14, have had 2 fills since and I am scheduled to go back on 9/23, I was having a problem where everytime I ate I vomited, I was getting scared so I called and went today and they removed 1cc and gave me some ideas of things to try as they want me to stop vomiting. I have lost 47 lbs but 22 of that was my 2 week preop diet but they tell me I am doing great, I lost 7 lbs this past week because of the vomiting and they said that is not the way to do it. I walk between 3-5 miles a day and bowl 1 night a week for my exercise. It does get better.

Hi,

Don't be depressed it will come off, but with me I believe exercise is the key. I had my surgery in February and I am down 70 lbs today. My doctor tells me only eat when I'm hungry. Trying eating less calories a day. Drink lots of water.

just a bit of knowledge i have gained-I also hate those protein drinks but i discovered greek yogurt which has lots more protein then regular yogurt. I never liked yogurt before but i mix this one with sugar free jelly or blend it with berries and bananas and I am reallly enjoying it while getting my protein in