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 had to go back on the liquid diet when I was stuck on a plateau for 2months. I was counting calories, exercising, drinking all my Water, everything I was supposed to and couldn't get the scale to budge.

Then I decided that I would just do Protein shakes and lost 5 lbs.

I may have to do that again.

Denise

Just shakes- i can't do that liquid only stuff... I gotta have a little food

Didn't u just get an un-fill cuz you were too tight??? or am i confusing you with someone else??

Thanks sooo much for the advice & motivation.

Denise

Just shakes- i can't do that liquid only stuff... I gotta have a little food

Didn't u just get an un-fill cuz you were too tight??? or am i confusing you with someone else??

No, you're not confusing me with someone else. Before I got the fill that was too tight, I was stuck on a 2 month plateau. I drank slim fast 4 times a day.I figured that way my calories would be exact. I lost 5 lbs.

I was tracking my calories on

sparkpeople but I figured I must be off somewhere. Plus when I made my mind up to only do liquids, I didn't stick one other thing in my mouth for a week.

It's so easy for me to eat a bite of something here and there, and forget to track it.

Then I got a fill, and instead of getting filled, somehow I totally lost all my fill. So, my doctor thought I had a leak, and he put way too much in there, thinking it was going to leak out. That was on a friday, and I went in on Monday and had some taken out. He discovered I didn't have a leak *thank goodness* and now I am at the perfect restriction.

I can easily just drink shakes now, with this fill because I am never hungry.

No, you're not confusing me with someone else. Before I got the fill that was too tight, I was stuck on a 2 month plateau. I drank slim fast 4 times a day.I figured that way my calories would be exact. I lost 5 lbs.

I was tracking my calories on

sparkpeople but I figured I must be off somewhere. Plus when I made my mind up to only do liquids, I didn't stick one other thing in my mouth for a week.

It's so easy for me to eat a bite of something here and there, and forget to track it.

Then I got a fill, and instead of getting filled, somehow I totally lost all my fill. So, my doctor thought I had a leak, and he put way too much in there, thinking it was going to leak out. That was on a friday, and I went in on Monday and had some taken out. He discovered I didn't have a leak *thank goodness* and now I am at the perfect restriction.

I can easily just drink shakes now, with this fill because I am never hungry.

Doesn't surprise me - My mind is gone already - hate to think what i am going to be llike in another 10 yrs:eek:

I can't wait for the sweet spot - I ate too much yesterday - not bad foods but too much food - 1500 calories - OMG I now consider that too much food when it use to be 4000 calories. Well that is a big improvement :cool:

I was getting pretty disgusted with my band until I got the 4th fill.

It didn't seem like it was much help until then.

I was wondering if I could join your "looser" club.:eek:

I am stuck at 70 lbs.

I was banded 2003.

I hope you all can help and guide me again.

Carrie :kiss2:

banded 2003

Dr Watkins

240/170

Hi everyone,

I am a brand new member, just banded a week ago yesterday. I am just taking all of your chatting in to see what I have to look forward to.. I will probably feel the same way, but right now, I will be happy with any weight loss to improve how I feel and alievate the co-morbidities I was just diagnosed with.

Janet :eek:

I Am So Frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!banded 11/30/06 Down 30lbs Coming Up On A Year And Could Just Cry. I've Had 5 Fills Due For Another One At The End Of The Month. I Can Eat Anything Had 3 Pieces Of Pizza Yesterday Just Cause It Was There. But, If We're Only Supposed To Get A 1/4 Cup Of Food In How Do You Get Huge Amt's Of Food In? Just Don't Understand It. I Drink Water, Decreased Coffee Down To One Cup In The Am, Walk, Exercise (not Enough I Must Confess), Make Good Choices Except Pizza. A Coworker Bought It For Everyone Because It Was A Crazy Day Plus I Just Can't Say No To Pizza. Help Me Anyone Out There.

Speed Racer

You definitely need another fill if you can eat 3 pieces of pizza. I can't even it one piece without it getting stuck and being in terrible pain.

I Am So Frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!banded 11/30/06 Down 30lbs Coming Up On A Year And Could Just Cry. I've Had 5 Fills Due For Another One At The End Of The Month. I Can Eat Anything Had 3 Pieces Of Pizza Yesterday Just Cause It Was There. But, If We're Only Supposed To Get A 1/4 Cup Of Food In How Do You Get Huge Amt's Of Food In? Just Don't Understand It. I Drink Water, Decreased Coffee Down To One Cup In The Am, Walk, Exercise (not Enough I Must Confess), Make Good Choices Except Pizza. A Coworker Bought It For Everyone Because It Was A Crazy Day Plus I Just Can't Say No To Pizza. Help Me Anyone Out There.

Speed Racer

Speed Racer

I am sorry that you are so frustrated... 1st you need to talk to your doctor about your situtation .... You need a more agressive fill

But you have to remember 25% of the work is done by the band and 75% is up to you - just cuz you can eat 3 piece of pizza doesn't mean that you should if you can't say no (and you really can) just allow yourself 1 piece. It isn't that one piece that is going to hurt you its all the others and did that pizza really make you feel better - or did it just make you feel guilty?? What does decreasing your coffee have to do with your weight loss unless you are filling it up with cream & real sugar.

Have you tried keeping a food diary?? This really helps me - I keep my calories at around 1000 -1200 a day and I exercise 4-5 times a week (walk on the treadmill min 2 miles a day plus weights every other day and on Sat 4 miles)

You can do this - you just have to make up your mind and remember why you did this in the 1st place - you wanted a healthier life..

Call your doctor - talk to the nurtitionist - Do some soul searching...

Good Luck - Hope things get better...

Heck Yes, I thought I was the slowest loser ever!! Since last Oct.24, I have only lost 44 lbs. But only had around 80 or so to lose. I have dropped from a size 22 to a 14. More inches than pounds. I am happy with that. But I just thought the weight would come off faster. I would have the surgery again in a heartbeat.

I Started out at 224 and now 180. 5'4" Medium frame, but pretty muscular, as the Dr. says. I am a Heavy Equipment Operator, so pretty solid built.

I walk 1 to 2 miles 5 times a week on my treadmill. I try to make the 20 minute mile for the 1st mile.

I am so glad I'm not alone at this so process.

I Would really like to be a member!!!

Saltlick

Thanks For The Nice Not. You Have A Way With Words You Should Be A Professional. I've Read Your Nice Notes To Other People And You Are Very Thoughtful. I Will Get To The Gym I Will Buy More Books ( Already Have A Lot) And I Will Get To The Doctor Sooner Rather Then Later. The Coffee Thing Is That I Heard The Tannin Acid In Coffee Is Really Bad For The Stomach Lining Hence The Reason To Cut Back On Caffeine And Or Anything With Caffeine.

Thanks Again,

Speed Racer

Thanks For The Nice Not. You Have A Way With Words You Should Be A Professional. I've Read Your Nice Notes To Other People And You Are Very Thoughtful. I Will Get To The Gym I Will Buy More Books ( Already Have A Lot) And I Will Get To The Doctor Sooner Rather Then Later. The Coffee Thing Is That I Heard The Tannin Acid In Coffee Is Really Bad For The Stomach Lining Hence The Reason To Cut Back On Caffeine And Or Anything With Caffeine.

Thanks Again,

Speed Racer

I like that "Nice Not" - I just relate to everyone here - i but it plain words.. I am a fat person I have a fat person mentally I understand !! I know that for myself if i do eat that 1 piece of pizza (and I have) that it will lead to 2 or 3 etc. so i just don't start... And I think after I ate it - was it really that great and i gotta say for me it's wasn't the way i look at it - I would of rather had more food for the least amount of calories (i don't have much restriction yet) - we have a way of working it up in our minds that OMG i miss it so much - I just gotta have it - It's just like a druggie chasing his/her high - that original high is never going to happen again and they keep doing more and more to try and recapture it. It's food for us - we want that chemical reactions from the serotonin that's our drug of choice...

I am just parroting all the info I have read, watched and weight loss prorgrams that i have particiapted. I know about all the mental games that we play with ourselves to justify why we eat - I have played them many of times.. But I know a lie from the truth and it's just accepting that. we keep telling ourselve little lies that this bite won't hurt - it's ok if i skip exercising today - it's not ok - most skinny people do have to work at it to - we think that they don't but they do... Why do you think the gym ifs filed with more skinny people than fat...

As to the coffee - I am not a big coffee drinker as i only have 1 or 2 in the morning - and my doc said that was ok...

Chris - I wish you the best - and truely want to see you succeed and I know you can once you put all the info you have to work.

Dear Indiogirl55,

I Meant Nice Note. But, Sure You Got That. Your Kind Words Mean A Lot To Me. The Mind Set Is Just Crazy With Being Overweight. Everywhere I Go Involves Food And It's Not Fair. The Holidays, Parties Special Occasions Etc Etc Etc You Know How It Gos. When Were You Banded? Is It Ok To Get Another Fill Before 4 Weeks? Do You Drink A Lot Of Water? Can You Suggest Another Book? I Just Finished Winning After Losing. It Doesn't Matter If You're Done Losing Or Are In The Process It Was A Really Good Book. I Especially Liked The Title. I Watch The Biggest Loser Every Tuesday And Say I'm Going To Get On The Treadmill While Watching It But Never Do. I've Got No Motivation. I've Tried To Get Together With Friends To Go To The Gym Or Go Walking Or Anything Active But To No Avail. What's A Girl To Do.

See Ya,

Speed Racer:)

Dear Indiogirl55,

I Meant Nice Note. But, Sure You Got That. Your Kind Words Mean A Lot To Me. The Mind Set Is Just Crazy With Being Overweight. Everywhere I Go Involves Food And It's Not Fair. The Holidays, Parties Special Occasions Etc Etc Etc You Know How It Gos. When Were You Banded? Is It Ok To Get Another Fill Before 4 Weeks? Do You Drink A Lot Of Water? Can You Suggest Another Book? I Just Finished Winning After Losing. It Doesn't Matter If You're Done Losing Or Are In The Process It Was A Really Good Book. I Especially Liked The Title. I Watch The Biggest Loser Every Tuesday And Say I'm Going To Get On The Treadmill While Watching It But Never Do. I've Got No Motivation. I've Tried To Get Together With Friends To Go To The Gym Or Go Walking Or Anything Active But To No Avail. What's A Girl To Do.

See Ya,

Speed Racer:)

Speed Racer

I know that you have heard this before "Life's not Fair" Ya gotta face the fact that we are fat cuz of our lack of exercise and what we eat.

You have to quit making excuses and just do it - Get on that treadmill while you are watching tv - I go to the gym after work M/T/W/F/Sat Do you really think i want to - Hell no - I HATE exercising but i know that in order to lose weight/maintain my weight loss I have to.

Everyone needs excerise - we weren't made to sit infront of the t.v. 24 7 - ya - it's a lot easier - but it's not good for us..

I drink my water and I don't think that it works in keeping you full (that mho) as water goes right through - I was banded 7/17 - i didn't get my 1st fill until 9/5 - was scheduled for 11/8 for 2nd but called the first of Oct and told them i needed one before that and go 10/24 for my second - I am doing this on my own right now - I have some restriction but not much.

Have you read "You on a Diet" by dr oz or anything by bob green

You don't have to follow their eating programs - but both are good - I use a little bit of everyones - I stay away from the nuts cuz they have just too many calories and i beleive you have to count calories-

What we are doing is not a diet but a lifestyle change - for the rest of our lives not just to lose the weight - cuz once it's gone and we go back to our old ways then the pounds will follow...