Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

Hi there,

Sorry to hear you haven't had as much success as you hoped. I hope this forum proves to be helpful to you!

Just curious - do you know how many CCs total you have in your band? And how many it holds? Do you feel some restriction with the band?

Also - have you counted up your calories - even just for a few days to gauge your average daily calories? I went to a nutritionist a while back and discovered I was eating at least 3500 calories a day, when I thought I was eating a "normal" amount closer to 2000 (I thought maybe 2500-3000). It was an eye opener for me.

Also - have you been tested for things like hypothyroidism? I have it, and it definitely plays a role in my weight - if I'm not taking proper meds.

Anyway, it's great that you're taking the step of joining this forum - I'm sure you can find ways to succeed with your band!

-Susan

Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

Hello Soleil, and Welcome. I was banded last july also. I'd like to invite you to join us at the Lucky Seven Thread, for 2007. We've all become a close group and the support offered is so encouraging and helpful.. We are always delighted to meet new members.

Boy do I wish I had found this website right after my surgery, I might have been close to my ideal weight by now. I was banded in July of last year (I weighed in at 280) and now, one year later, I've lost only about 20 lbs. My ideal weight is anywhere between 150-140 lbs. So I have around 110 lbs. to lose. At first I did everything right and that's where my weight loss happened. I've had 5 fills to date. I don't eat a huge amount of food, not even platefuls and I don't eat high calorie/carb foods on a normal basis. But I'm not losing weight. I'm right at 260 and have been there for the past 8-9 months...I'm rather frustrated with myself. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to running around the forums and getting myself back on track.

Hey there Soleil - You are a Lucky #7 - That's what we call ourselves who were banded 7/07 - Come join us !!! We will help you..

Here is the link to our thread... We Lucky #7 stick together and you are one of us... (Heck we have adopted 2 non-July banders on our thread)

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/lucky-sevens-july-07-bandsters-35160/index783.html

Come talk to us - we will offer all the help that we can ...

Look forward to chatting with you...

Hugs - Janet

I'm sorry you haven't lost more. I too was banded in July 2007. I'm glad you found this site though! It will get better. Everyone here is very helpful.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes. :biggrin:

In response to thesuse2000, I am not sure how many cc's my band holds. But I do remember at my last fill (in April) that the doctor said I was almost to the limit, or something to that effect. I assumed he meant as much as the band could hold? And no, I haven't counted calories, I'm used to counting carbs instead. No, I have not been tested (at least to my knowledge) for anything related to my thyroid. Though I do suppose it would be a good idea.

I've been able to lose up to 60lbs. before on a strict low carb diet. I can't understand why I can't do it again. Huh...

Wow, there's a thread for 7/07 's? That's pretty neat! I'm going to head over there and take a look. :dita: Thanks again everyone!! Hopefully I'll be able to concentrate more now that I will have some accountability/support. :tongue:

I'm sorry you haven't lost more. I too was banded in July 2007. I'm glad you found this site though! It will get better. Everyone here is very helpful.

Becky,

you're a lucky seven too. Please join us, we'd love to have you and chat with you.