So from what I've been reading it seems like a lot of people lose weight with the band without exercising? Is this true?

I am questioning because I have never been able to lose even a pound without exercising a lot. I plan on going back to my gym (that I pay the membership fee for every month without going now I have dreams of being tone and sexy!!! Owww!!! LOL!!!

I am almost at 1 year banded now and I need to workout to keep up my weight lose. I'm not sure if I needed to workout that much in the begining but I do think that working was the reason my weight lose happen so quickly. Now if I dont workout the weight just doesnt come off as fast or at all. Now that I'm so much smaller than I was a year ago it takes more movement to burn cals. because I am so much smaller. Plus I find that I am in a better mood when I workout, I feel less stressed out, I sleep better and I dont have as much free time to just sit around and snack when I am on the move all the time. So I guess the exersice is more than just something that helps me lose weight but something that makes me happier and relaxed in life.

What is your secret? I had my surgery 10/26/07 and I have only lost 38 lbs, I haven't moved in several months and it seems only lose right after a fill. Any suggestions.

The "calories in/calories out" theory is a rough topic for me. I am one of those who does not lose from working out alone. I have to work out strenuously and lower my calories to below 1200/day to lose. Even then, I plateau a lot. I have been that way since my mid 20s. I enjoy working out, and I have since high school. When I went through the law enforcement academy, I prepared to qualify by running three miles per day, for 3-5 days per week. I alternated with lifting when I could because there is also a strength component to qualifying. I did qualify, and in fact, I broke the institutional record for women's push-ups:thumbup:. You know what, though? After working like that for 9 mos, I lost just three pounds. I made it all the way down to 187 lbs. whoo. hoo.

It drives me crazy because my best friend can walk around her block and lose three pounds. She has always treated me like I just wasn't working as hard as she was. It's really damaging to hear people say crap like that when you know you are doing even more than they are. It is annoying to know that they can just quit downing Kripsy Kremes and lose weight, and you can live on chickpeas and sodawater and not. It's maddening when I know how she eats and how little she does to stay in shape...when I recall all of those times she did NOT meet me at the gym. I can't even talk to her about her attitude bc she will just act like I am making excuses. It has damaged our friendship in a way, but I try to remember that she thinks that way because it does work that way for her.

If I'm not careful, I begin to feel like "why try?" I know that will not result in wl for me, and I have to get passed that and stay passed that if I am going to lose. I hope the band is going to help me stick to the dietary part better, and I feel like I have been on top of it since I was banded. It does seem easier, and since that is the part that I struggled with before, I am hopeful.

Maestrita you are singing my song girl! I can work out twice as hard with no results...naturally i gain muscle very easy so I may loose an inch here or there,but weight wise...nada...I can't stand it. I'm 4 weeks post op and can't wait to hit the gym again (DR. wants to wait to see me for my first fill before oking it),but I'm hoping the the massive restriction of what I was eating before to now with some good exercise/light weights I can get the weight off this time!

Good morning mom2; oh no!!!! I am totally for the simple fact that exercising was the main factor in me losing the weight. My doctor, bless his heart stresses that to me all of the time. Plus, why wouldn't you want to work it!!!

Banded on February 10, 2009....down 68 pounds as of today. I have more energy, so I definitely do more stuff but the only true addition of exercise is that I started doing my own yard work again instead of paying somebody. I have more than 3/4 of an acre for a yard so there's plenty to do. But I don't go to a gym ever, at all. I take a walk sometimes and have THOUGHT about starting a consistent walking program but so far, no.....

Thanks Alaskagirl, It helps to know I am not the only one. It is hard to talk about because people who don't experience this think that you just aren't dedicated. It can be a slap in the face when trying so hard.

I really appreciate all of your responses - its everything I need to hear. I am so excited to get the band. I'm praying for the best and I know I have to put my all into it. I've heard stories of people that just think the band is magic and then they fail. I don't want to be lazy with the band - being lazy has gotten me to where I am today!

Triplets!!!!!!! Wow! Exercise should be no problem for you! On the other hand, finding time to sit down to eat might be. Good luck to you and congratulations!

Triplets!!!!!!! Wow! Exercise should be no problem for you! On the other hand, finding time to sit down to eat might be. Good luck to you and congratulations!

LOL! I have to ask you a question...how did you chose the allergen band? That's the one I chose since its been around the longest and the port is easier to access for my doc.