1 month band anniversary=(

[1980 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was banded on April 30 and today is my one month band anniversary. At one point I had lost about 12lbs and then gained back four. After my first fill on May 20th (5.2cc in 10cc), I lost the 4 and am back to good ol 194/194.5=(. I am only 5ft so being this heavy at my height not only looks horrible on me, it feels horrible. I have been yo yoing with 194 for a little less than 3 weeks and am disappointed in myself. I totally recognize a 10lb loss in one month is good, but being stuck at 194ish for so long sucks.

I have always been fairly active and worked our a couple times a week. So exercise isn't my problem- food is! I do eat less and am making some better choices- but not always. I feel like I paid 15,000.00 and hoped I would have more willpower this time. I wonder if I had better willpower and could commit to writing down everything I eat/counting calories if I would have lost more by now. I wonder if I am going to be that sad girl that failed at WLS. So, I am posting on here hoping to find some support and motivation to not be that person. Thanks in advance for any replies!

[txdj 0]

1980

First, you are not going to fail at this. You have already committed considerable resources and thought and you will succeed.

Second, know that you are not alone. I have been hovering at 191-193 for three weeks. I had my second fill on Tuesday and think it will help. We have to hang in there and trust the band and our bodies.

And 1980, ten pounds in a month is great. Just think if you lost one pound a week what you will look like in a years time. I have sixty pounds to lose to hit my goal. Slow and steady wins the race. (I know, I know...I want it to be faster too!)

Most of all..DON'T WORRY...We CAN DO THIS!

[staplegater 0]

I take a lot of comfort knowing that even if I hit some bumps in the road and gain a few pounds, it would be really physically difficult to gain back all the weight that I have lost and will lose. I won't let myself be that person again and I know that I don't have to be anymore.

You're in bandster hell and it really does feel like hell. I'm in it too, but there's hope ahead. I read a blog that said it's like having a brand new swimming pool with no Water in it. It's just kind of a bummer to look at because you cant' enjoy it yet. You'll be able to fill it up and enjoy it soon.

[1980 0]

Thank you Txdj and California 29, your support and positive words helped! I have now signed up for the daily plate and have been logging in everything I eat and keeping track of my workouts. It made me feel much more in control and then reading that others have also stalled for 2-3 weeks helps. scale is still not moving but at least I know I am not alone! Thanks again!

[lingling 0]

Sweet heart you just need to get to your "sweet spot" where you are not even thinking bout food - that will happen for you just keep going back for your fills. I have had 4 now and am finally feeling "alright" However I have been making bad choices - subconsciously thinking to myself, sweet, banded now, dont have to worry. However what happens is the band resets the chemistry which is keeping us fat, and helps us with portions - but the rest is us.

Hang in there, we're all in the same boat.

Oh, and don't drink with meals - thats what I have been doing and it is baaaaaad!

[bella5425 0]

1980, i can totally feel your pain. i was a self pay and just knew i had blown this major investment b/c my love of food was so much stronger. i had my surgery on april 22nd and am scheduled for my first fill on friday. i am hoping he doesn't fill me, i am eating very little...had zero restriction in the beginning, then i started a Water aerobics class and boom! major restriction, i have lost nearly 30 pounds since then so i hope he leaves me alone for now. keep the faith...rely on this community, you will move beyond that plateau for sure

kate

[1980 0]

Thank you lingling and Bella5425, your kind words are appreciated. I am going in for my second fill on Wed and hoping that will get me closer to this elusive sweet spot. Crossing my fingers=) Hope you all are doing well.