I had surgery on june 30th and haven't lost a pound even after 4 fills. I went to see my OBGYN other day who also had lapband and lost 75 lbs initially then gained back 40 pounds. This time she told me that she went on a physician supported liquid diet while being banded for 6months and lost 75 lbs again!!!! I am very discouraged with my situation and her story motivates me to go on a liquid diet. I am desperate to lose 75 pounds myself. Have any of you heard anything like this? What is your opinion and should I go on a liquid diet or not?

Input is appreciated a lot.

Thanks for all the responses.............

I will look into the EAS Protein powder or drinks.

It is a fact that my body is also not responding to the band as it should! I heard some medical problems can make it do too and I have hypothyroid which is what makes me lose weight slower I think. I do not want to blame on thyroid only but why am I losing so slowly i cant understand. My surgeon also told me that band is not a good choice for people like me whose bmi is above 49 and for some reason people with high bmi lose less weight and slower.

I used to do the Slim Fast low carb but then found better options. EAS Protein Powder has twice the protein for about the same number of calories and it's just as low carb. Just a thought.

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Thanks I will try it!! I would love the extra protein!!

Thanks for all the responses.............

I will look into the EAS Protein powder or drinks.

It is a fact that my body is also not responding to the band as it should! I heard some medical problems can make it do too and I have hypothyroid which is what makes me lose weight slower I think. I do not want to blame on thyroid only but why am I losing so slowly i cant understand. My surgeon also told me that band is not a good choice for people like me whose bmi is above 49 and for some reason people with high bmi lose less weight and slower.

I know that my weightloss has been slow too....but remember the slower you lose it the less skin and other complications you will have. I know that it is discouraging because there are people on here who are losing it really fast, but hang in there. It is a tool that you will have for life. I have lost 50lbs in 2 years. I am thankful that I have lost that much, because other wise without the band I probably would have gained that much.

Hang in there, you will see results soon.

Well I do journal i go to the gym the Dr has cut my CARBS down to 16 Grams a day soooo he has no clue my blood workcame back FINE....my food choices are good for real i can only eat 2 a day just cause this BAND is and has worked for some people there are ALOT that it just doenst work for..........I have found that it works for people that would OVER eat I never did that I would eat the WRONG shit and SNACK before the band soooo In my opinion i should have done the bypass which will be my next option....

There's an upside to losing more slowly...you just might get to keep your gallbladder. My doc said it's a very common occurence for WLS patients to end up having their gall bladder removed because they lose too fast and somehow this stresses the gall bladder.

I gained during the liquid stage. I had to do them after my fill for a couple days and gained weight. After I got back on real food, I was able to lose them. I think we actually end up with more calories but don't know the real reason.

I enjoy the Carnation Instant Breakfast (no sugar added) with 1% milk, a scoop of unflavored protein powder (27 grams of protein), a splenda packet and some pumpkin pie spice. Tastes like a pumpkin ice cream milkshake...and keeps me full until lunch.

I gained during the liquid stage. I had to do them after my fill for a couple days and gained weight. After I got back on real food, I was able to lose them. I think we actually end up with more calories but don't know the real reason.

:laugh:yep I can see how this could happen. I went for a small fill this morning. Now my dr's rooms are a good 1.25 hrs drive away and also happen to be close to some of the worlds best icecream shops. I figured that as I have to spend the rest of the day on liquids and i don't get the chance to go there very often that I may as well treat myself and have icecream. I know that my logic is very skewed going for a fill and icecream in the same day but what the heck - it was DIVINE.