I was banded at the end of JUne. My weight loss was going along fine but since the first of September I have been at a plateau. I have lost one pound in five weeks. I am walking 5 days a week for about 20 minutes and started keeping a food journal. That only made things more frustrating because I saw what I was eating and still not losing weight. I have the 14 cc band and even though I have about 9 ccs of saline, I am still not feeling any restriction. So I am relying on willpower and to be truthful if I had been good with willpower I wouldn't have needed the LAP Band. I am confident in my doctor but I am definitely sad and disappointed. I just want to know has anyone else had this experience. When do you get restriction with the 14 cc band--I know we are all different but just to give me an idea. Help:blushing:

hi, I have a 14cc band. Plateaus just happen.When they happen to me I go on dr fox's plateau busting diet. search that name on this site. Basically I eat all protein and less than ten preferably zero carbs for a few days.I have 5.4cc's in my band and have good restriction. It really works.Hope this helps Denise

I have a 14cc band also and was feeling terrible, no restriction until I hit 5cc then it felt good, I lost 6lbs that month went for another checkup and he would only give me less than 1/2cc (after I pleaded) that was last month and I went back to no restriction at all (strange) so went back yesterday and he was very surprised at no loss, he gave me more than a 1/2 cc and I am miserable today. Cant keep anything down yet but I need to hold off another day on liquid only, he did suggest that. Anyway, my point is everyone is so different, it will happen, you have room for more fills so don't stress to much. just know that it will happen. Sounds like your doing everything right and eating correctly. Good luck and hope my story helps a bit.

hi, I have a 14cc band. Plateaus just happen.When they happen to me I go on dr fox's plateau busting diet. search that name on this site. Basically I eat all protein and less than ten preferably zero carbs for a few days.I have 5.4cc's in my band and have good restriction. It really works.Hope this helps Denise

Thanks so much for the reply. It helped my spirits and state of mind.

I have a 14cc band also and was feeling terrible, no restriction until I hit 5cc then it felt good, I lost 6lbs that month went for another checkup and he would only give me less than 1/2cc (after I pleaded) that was last month and I went back to no restriction at all (strange) so went back yesterday and he was very surprised at no loss, he gave me more than a 1/2 cc and I am miserable today. Cant keep anything down yet but I need to hold off another day on liquid only, he did suggest that. Anyway, my point is everyone is so different, it will happen, you have room for more fills so don't stress to much. just know that it will happen. Sounds like your doing everything right and eating correctly. Good luck and hope my story helps a bit.

Thanks for the help. I know this too will pass, but it helps to hear from others