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 think not all people have a sweet spot honestly. I have days where my restriction is perfect, where I would call it my sweet spot, but other days I'm totally open, and other days I'm so tight it's a liquids day.

You know?

That's weird, Sarah. But I do agree. I have come to decide that the band has a mind of it's own. All I can say that I know for sure is that I never want to be too tight again.

Ok, here I am, looking to join this thread for support. I love my other threads; but everyone seems to be AHEAD of me.

I am just now at a very good restriction. I was banded Jan. 31. My 3rd fill 4 weeks ago is the first time I have had good restrction. However, since I'm eating so much less - I'm not loosing! I have been sick, however with bronchitis; laying around etc. All in all though - I am a slow looser who HATES excercise.

Yea, those two don't mix. I am a slow loser, but I am sure I would

be a non loser if I didn't exercise.

I seriously have discovered that I only lose if I stick with 800 calories a day or less plus exercise. I have a really slow metabolism.

I sure hope they find my sweet spot when I go back Monday. I have had all the liquid out of my band for 3 weeks because of my esophagus bulging, It is very hard not to eat just anything and everything. I know I have gained some but hopefully not too much. I agree exercising is the key along with not eating too many calories. I have lost about 35 pounds also and was banded 10-25-06 so you are not alone. Hang in there, I still think it was the best thing I ever did for myself.

This sounds like my kind of thread. I had surgery Dec. 2006 and I've lost 26 pounds. Been feeling like a lapband outcast. Glad to know I'm not alone.

pgducote

I don't know how you feel, but to me it sucks we're getting so close to our anniversary date yet haven't lost much.

I hate that I haven't done what I could have in a year.

Yes, it does suck! I especially hate the looks and questions I get, especially from family. I know this weight will come off, I just have to get the right fill that will allow me to peel it off. It will happen, just not as fast as other banders who post huge weight losses.

They were banded in 2005?????

pgducote:

How many fills have you had? You must not be restricted enough. You lost weight by less intake, and exercise.

Maybe you need a good fill?

Good luck, you will make it. 26 pounds is great. It is very hard to lose 26 pounds with out the band. Hang in there, you have everything you need to lose. Put it this way by Dec. 08 you will be 52 pounds less. Great Job.

Css95:

You're right, even if I don't get that "perfect fill" by Dec. 2008 at this rate I'll be down at least 52 pounds, and pre-band that just was not happening. Thanks.

pgducote

My last fill has made a huge difference. I don't want to snack because I always feel so full. I eat a tiny bit of food and I am full.

I love it. If you think you can eat too much, maybe you need a fill.

Sorry for the repetition for those of you in the same subscribed threads as me...

Today I went from 2.2cc to 1.6cc in my band. I was getting so frustrated and mentally drained from not being able to eat. I couldn't even eat soup at lunch. I thought it was all part of the tigher earlier in the day thing.

But, after having an unfill (she wanted to completely unfill me but I said I was too scared for that) and finally being able to eat lunch at a restaurant without running to the bathroom I am so happy. And I still only ate a little bit.

Finding the right fill is a crazy process.

So, two steps in my starting fresh are under way.

I hope to start step 3 (consistent exercise) tomorrow.

I will keep you all updated.

Hi everyone-- Sorry I've been gone for a long time---

I'm with you Maurdan-- I was having difficulty a few weeks ago as well- I wasn't able to eat anything and I knew I was becoming dehydrated- I went back to the Doctor's and SURPRISE! the 1/2 cc that was LOST from my fill on Sept. 13th was in fact in there and I was so restricted that they actually took out 2.2 cc's and won't do another fill for 1 month. I WAS MISERABLE-- I've gained the 6lbs back but i know that it was from dehydration and not true weight loss-- I feel better now and will go back down at the end of the month.

Keep your head high to those that are slow-loosers-- I'm actually walking with my daughter now and I feel good about that. keep smiling I am!!!!

Ninny - Gail

My band was too tight when I came out of surgery. UGH!!!

I lost 15# in 8 days, from dehydration. There was nothing that could be done, since there was nothing in my band. I just had to tough it out.

That was almost 6 months ago. I have had 3 small fills & 1 un-fill since.

I now have, like, 1.4 in a 4cc band. & can barely eat anything. But, my weight loss has stopped. I too, am sick of the questions. My neice had by-pass a week after I was banded. She has lost over 80#. I have lost maybe 35#. So, I hear it all. I do water arobics 3 days a week. I started another, "body sculping class", today. The first thing the trainer said to me, in front of everyone, was,"you need to go on a diet." I wanted to slap her. If she had any idea what kind of hell I have been through, just to loose 35#, she would have been ashamed of herself.

I can't eat any less & I can't exersize any more. I have to ask myself, "Is this really worth it?" Being sick & in pain everyday might be worth it , if I was loosing weight, but, Im not.....so, I don't know.....

I could really use some encouragement.:help:

Judyfay62