Welcome to the "Slow Loser" thread on LBT.

A few orders of business to begin.

First, we need to elect a leader. Someone who will voice our opinion clearly and with wisdom and humor. Our Leader will support us in our efforts and remind us of our NSV's and to not be discouraged.

I nominate - Vinesqueen. I can think of no on here on the board more eloquent and positive in her day to day outlook. (she has no idea about this, by the way - this is my own little invention - but I still think she should be our leader)

Second - we need to define "slow loser". I would propose that a slow loser is someone who is losing (or lost) less than 1 pound per week (average) during the first year of banding.

Third - Our Mission. Our Mission will be to stick together as a group. There is always strength in numbers. As we see newly banded people losing more in a month or six weeks than we have lost in 6 months to a year, we will join together and remind each other of how well we're doing. We'll chant the LBTSL ( that LapBand Talk Slow Loser) mantra of "It's not a race, it's not a race" over and over again.

Will you join me? Will you, a slow loser, a turtle in the weight loss race, make your voice heard amongst all these rabbits? Mostly will you let me know that I am not alone out here in bandland?

Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

I am so frustrated. I have only lost 21lbs since my surgery, gained back 8lbs until i got a fill and now it seems like im "stuck", not gaining but not loosing. I think even then I only lost those 21lbs because i was eating or rather drinking under 300cals a day. just jello,water,chicken broth,mushroom soup.... I know it sounds crazy but i'm thinking of going back to 300 cals a day for 3 months i know ill lose like 50lbs or so..... today i started with breakfest-protien shake 120cal soy milk 70 cal, Lunch same thing and for dinner probably a bite or two of white fish....

I have had no weight loss in over one year - I am back on the dieting, yo yo try every diet again and just so frustrated and sick. I'm having metabolic tests now but really feel just hopeless and depressed. I am a failure even with the band. I'm going to my parents 50th anniversary fat as ever with 150 friends of family etc that will see me. I never thought i would be one that wouldn't lose weight. I am so restricted I cant eat solids some days - I eat tons less - I eat like I'm suppossed to and I exercise 5 times a week. I don't know what to do when discouraged cuz i live it 24/7 - you just go on. My boyfriend says - the band is keeping me the same size - i probably would have been 50lbs heavier so there you go - that's something, right? I wish there was someone who could help us that have failed but I've found people don't want to hear about it or be around you when you are a failure. It's a bit lonesome.

You just said what I have felt this entire time. Only the first two weeks after surgery did i glow from happiness...

Hello all, I too, am a slow loser and really disappointed with my weight loss so far. I was banded on Oct 18th and have lost only 15 pounds. I haven't lost any weight in the last month, but I didn't gain any either.

I've been in for three fills already because I wasn't feeling any restriction at all. The last fill was a few weeks ago and I finally feel some restriction but not as much as I think I should because I can still eat more than I should.

I'm making much better food choices, and I eat about half of what I used to eat, but no weight loss in the last 4 - 6 weeks. What the heck is going on here? I'm not exercising as much as I should, but I am very active and usually get in some treadmill time at least 2 - three times a week. I just made another appointment for a 4th fill and will see my doctor at this appointment and talk with him, maybe he can give me some insight as to why I'm not feeling more restriction and why I'm not losing weight.

I am a self pay, so what's really bugging me it that I paid all that money and have not lost much weight, plus I really want to lose more before May because my son it getting married and mom wants to look good for the wedding pics!

What to do when you get discouraged?

I have done the same thing, i was self pay aswell and sometimes i feel like i needed to of gotten the bypass... I hate being in this body and most of the time im so hateful twords myself i will not go anywhere. I was known to not go out but once a month for a year..... The only thin i can say love is be strong. also what has helped ALOT is the spring bootcamp! it is so nice to be with others in my situation. best wishes<3

Going on liquids again will not work, believe me.

Each time that I PB have to go on 2 days of clear liquid, you would imagine I lost some, NO. I think you and me have to increase proteins and count our calories and not have high cal protein drinks- Just my thought-

Going on liquids again will not work, believe me.

Each time that I PB have to go on 2 days of clear liquid, you would imagine I lost some, NO. I think you and me have to increase proteins and count our calories and not have high cal protein drinks- Just my thought-

Yeah I bought protien whey powder it only has 120 cal per big scoop and 23grams protien with 1 gram of sugar. I got it at target, i mix it with 70cal lite soymilk. it is yummy. I am doing this twice a day then for dinner steamed white cod fish and a veggie. the fish is only 90 cal. so for a full day I am aiming for 600calories.

It looks like that you are getting over 50 grams of protein, that is real good! do no go more than 100.

What is the name of the proten ?

Yeah I bought protien whey powder it only has 120 cal per big scoop and 23grams protien with 1 gram of sugar. I got it at target, i mix it with 70cal lite soymilk. it is yummy. I am doing this twice a day then for dinner steamed white cod fish and a veggie. the fish is only 90 cal. so for a full day I am aiming for 600calories.

Mourningfuneral, don't be too frustrated. I know how you feel. I'm down around 40 lbs since June. I finally have the right restriction and I'm losing again . Seems my body likes to consume around 800 calories a day to lose. Keep the faith. It can get better.

It looks like that you are getting over 50 grams of protein, that is real good! do no go more than 100.

What is the name of the proten ?

EAS 100% Whey Protein dietary suppliment powder. Mine is chocolate, its less in carbs and GREAT. omg I blend it in with soy milk and comes out like a milk shake! it comes in like big 2lb barrel.

I got so excited when I saw this post.....I have been struggling from the very beginning.....but after the baby....WOW, I have been struggling twice as hard. I know that I have a lot of things that I need to work on. I have accepted the fact that the band is just a tool and I am going to have to take the pressure off the band and do some of the work myself. Easier said than done of course!!!! I am a stress eater, I know that is the main problem that I am having. If I honestly ate when I was hungry, it would only be once a day....

Anywho I hope I am accepted into the group!!!!

Looking to be encouraged and to encouraged!!!!!:clap2:

Robinm---I read your post and felt a connection! I am beginning to look for wedding dresses too! I am getting married in Dec. 07! When are you getting married? I have been looking online but have not actually gone into a store yet. I was recently banded about two months ago, and am slowly losing weight. I am not sure what to do about getting a dress...? Any advice!!

Hello everyone, I have a questions for all you slow loosers, because I am one too. What works to stay on track and focus on moving forward and not staying still. I have been trying for weeks to loose pounds and I just don't seem to be getting anywhere. I eat very little but I know its probably what I do eat. What suggestions do you have to help me move forward.

Hi This Bonnie I Am A Srtess Eater To I Have Gained Back About 15lbs Of My Weight My Blood Pressure Is 170/120.i Finally Found A Doctor Close To Where I Live. I Moved Away From The One That Did The My Surgery I Have Only Been Filled Once Since July 14 05 The One Doctor Thinks It Is To Tight.i Want Him To Fill It.i Am Waitng For Nice Weather So I Can Get Out And Walk. I Livr In Elmwood Nebraska Close To Lincoln.i Am Going To Get Back On Track Again.

hello, I'm Cathy ....I had my band on Feb. 13th , 2007......wonder if I really did the right thing....Actually I am alittle embrassed by it...Ashamed , I guess,

Was expecting the weight to just melt off!.... I feel hungry....Please help!

HI KATHI YOU WILL LOOSE WEIGHT AND IT WONT JUST MELT OFF BE PATIENT.I HAVE ONLY BEEN FILLED ONCE SINCE I HAD SURGERY JULY 14 O5.I AM GOING TO SEE THE DOCTOR NEXT WENDESDAY.I HAD MY SURGERY I N A ANOTHER TOWN SO I HAVE TO SEE SOME ONE ELSE.YOU ARE JUST GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOOS HANG IN THERE:) :clap2:

Hi Cathy,

This progress isn't as easy as people think. I am down only 40 lbs since June. Its discouraging to say the least. They say that 1-2 lbs a week is normal so my doctor is pleased. I just hate the feeling of being a failure.