Ugh, I'm pretty sure you can stretch the pouch out and I think I have. And seriously how terrible is that? Banded 16 months ago and have lost 88 lbs to date. But only 30 of that has been this year. I feel like I'm really stuggling especially the last 2 months, stuck at the same weight-not going up or down really.

I usually can't eat Breakfast thats my norm. Usually small lunch maybe a cup or less and dinner is variable sometimes a little sometimes ALOT. I can't eat bread or chicken. But I swear my band turns off at 8:00 pm. I suddenly am rummaging through the house looking for Snacks of all kinds after 8. Its funny because that was my problem before the band and somehow though it supposedly "won't fit" during the day it sure does at night.

I'm seeing the doctor for a fill again on Monday. I have 8.5cc in a 11cc band. At this point the mental picture in my head of my stomach isn't good. I keed imaging a balloon with a noose around it's middle. So really is filling the bab gonna help. I confused and frustrated.

If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it.

I had, and have, the same problem as you. I simply do not feel like, nor have the time for, breakfast in the morning. It feels like a chore and an unpleasant one at that. Why I was surprised to be so hungry in the evening, I have no idea.

My nutritionist explained it like this, the body expects three square meals a day. When I skip the first one, it shuts down like a big baby to cope and my metabolism goes with it. lunch comes and I eat fine, start to feel great and finish off my day. Between 6 and 7 I eat dinner and then right before bed I'm ravenous. It's because my body is still in the deficient. It's only gotten two out of three meals and the body is looking to fill it's quota.

As much as I hate it, I HAVE to eat breakfast to do well or else my entire day is a crapshoot. I'm guessing it's the same for you. Here's what I do:

- When I have access to a stove (which is not often, I live in a dorm) I have a tiny omelet with two eggs, a sprinkle of cheese and some finely diced veggies like bellpepper or onion. Occasionally a little deli meat makes it in. Lots of Protein, SO GOOD and so simple to eat when I feel tight and cranky.

- When I'm in a rush, a granola bar is sometimes best. I go with the softer bars, like nutri-grain, since the texture is easier on my stomach. They're pretty low on the protein scale, so not the best choice there, but it fulfills it's purpose and keeps my metabolism running.

- In a pinch, fruit. My nutritionist isn't a fan of this because of the zero protein, but it's something.

- Slimfast: Low Carb, the least tasty (to me, after having two a day for over a month, haha) but you can not beat the protein punch. Just be sure to drink it while it's still cold. Man, if I didn't like it when it was cold I hadn't had it lukewarm... 20 grams in the Low Carb and only 15 in the regular. Go figure!

Hope this helps you some. Good luck :thumbup:!

Edited October 29, 200916 yr by Erin Marie

what Erin said is so true. YOu have to eat something within 2 hours of waking up ... your body needs it and craves it. With out that you will slow down your metabolism and your weight will either stall or even go higher. Even if it's only a Protein Shake try to get something in you.

As far as weight loss and losing 88 lbs in 16 months... that's awesome! I was told it would take 2 years to loose the 80 lbs I want to loose so don't put yourself down for that accomplishment and look to the future!