Slow Losers Unite!

REDGIRL · 02-01-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycat

I guess I qualify for this thread.
I got banned jan.22 2007, only lost 30 lbs. But....if I continue and lose 30 lbs this next year I will only be 10 lbs from my goal. Every day I weigh myself and write it down.This really seems to help.I will have my big butt at the gym monday morning....I promise.

WHAT DID YOUR DR. TELL YOU ABOUT LOSING SO SLOW???

Doddie63 · 02-01-2008, 11:44 AM

Well done crazy cat. You lost 30 lbs and the expectation of loosing 30 more this year. You have set a realistic goal based on your lifestyle. Loosing slowly is not such a bad thing. We tend to get impatient because of all the hype surrounding the band. Remember the turtle won the race over the rabbit and I bet you have a lot less saggy skin. Doddie

crazycat · 02-01-2008, 11:48 AM

I just had an unfill a week ago. My doctor wants to see me again in 30 days. It seems like its taking me along time to get my band adjusted. My doctor only said, " you won't lose weight if you are too tight." I will admit....I need to make better food choices. I have also been trying to get in a lot of water and going to the gym every day. I have'nt lost any weight in over a month. I'll let you know what he says the next time I go in.
Thanks for asking,
Terry

Doddie63 · 02-01-2008, 09:44 PM

Hi crazycat. I lost one pound last month. Exercised 3 days a week minimum. But and this is a big But, I succumbed to soft foods that are of course higher in calories. I track every day. But still one pound down in a month is a victory for me. For what my advice may be worth. Continue to work with your wonderful doctor and you will reach goal. He is leading you down the correct path. Don't get impatient you will win the battle. I wish I had such a doctor. My fill doctor (not my surgeon) isn't too good with the encouragement and advice bit. You will do find. Doddie

LadyBugRed · 02-03-2008, 07:28 PM

Hi everyone,

This sounds like the place for me. I was banded on 8/27/07 and I have lost 18 lbs. I haven't lost anything in 2 months. I have had 1 fill and I am going for another on 2/12. I can pretty much eat anything and continue to eat wrong. I am praying the fill helps. I need to get my head together some how. I started walking 3 miles a day when weather permits. Still the nasty scale stays the same.

I am so embarrassed that I told people I had this done.

shortgal · 02-03-2008, 07:32 PM

One fill since Aug??? No wonder you aren't losing! I was banded 11/27 and have had four fills and I still dont have good restriction.

It is difficult to lsoe without good restriction, as then we're just relying on willpower and if we were good with willpower, we wouldn't need the band.

Talk to your Dr about getting regular fills until you get good restriction.

LadyBugRed · 02-03-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shortgal

One fill since Aug??? No wonder you aren't losing! I was banded 11/27 and have had four fills and I still dont have good restriction.

It is difficult to lsoe without good restriction, as then we're just relying on willpower and if we were good with willpower, we wouldn't need the band.

Talk to your Dr about getting regular fills until you get good restriction.

I noticed that on the other thread that some get fills monthly. He is 6 weeks apart and then I had to wait another 3 for an appt. I will definitely talk to them. I have 4cc's in a 14 cc band. Thanks so much for the reply.

toniteach · 02-03-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyBugRed

I am so embarrassed that I told people I had this done.

I can commiserate & relate, Bug!

I was banded before you and have lost less than you!!!! Uggggggh! Off to Jenny Craig for me and I'm NOT HAPPY about it.

Hang in there. :)

Hugs,
Toni

shortgal · 02-03-2008, 08:08 PM

Make your next appt when you leave from the last visit, so you don;t have to wait extra weeks.

My Dr. has been willing to see me every two weeks and we assess how I am doing based on my level of hunger in between meals and then decide if I need a fill. I have gotten a fill at each visit so far.

Perhaps you could discuss this with your Dr. Tell the Dr. you want to work WITH your band, but the band works with restriction, not without it. Don't say everything is fine, tell them what you're feeling.

You have a big band and it might take several more fills, so I think it's very unfair they want you to wait six weeks in between fills.

I have a decent amount of willpower and I have relied on that until I get good restriction, but I don't know I could hold out as long as you have.

Maybe you could call the office each day and ask if they have any cancellations? Maybe they'll get tired of talking to you every day and just give you an earlier appt!

LadyBugRed · 02-03-2008, 08:14 PM

Thanks so much everyone!! I look forward to joining this thread.

candy8360 · 02-03-2008, 09:11 PM

Hey, I'm back. I posted once and then kind of lost the thread. I've done pretty good this week, I can tell a big difference since my last fill. It's staying with me, unlike the first one. I can tell its working because a lot of things are getting stuck in my throat now. I have GOT to learn how to take smaller bites and eat slower! I can't tell about any difference in my weight yet, it keeps fluctuating. I also need a decent scale to weigh on. I also can't wait for the weather to warm up. That's been my excuse to myself as to why I haven't been working out. Spring's a coming, we'll see then ...

annieM · 02-04-2008, 06:17 AM

Hi, I've been the same weight for almost a month now. Argg. I know that I have lost inches though because my belt has gone down a notch, but it sure would be nice to see the scale go down! I get another fill on Monday next week, can't wait.

badonkadonkbutt · 02-04-2008, 02:46 PM

I need some support from you guys....and maybe need to vent a little to. Have you ever noticed when it seems like it rains it pours? Well it sucks for me right now. My home life is terrible, my marriage sucks, my kids are bouncing off the walls, I hate my job and have for a while now but can't find anything else comparable and now I have completely stalled out with my weight loss. I just had a fill 3 weeks ago and nothing...as a matter of fact I think I am up 1 or 2 pounds. I am a stress eater without a doubt and lately, it is all I can do to not shovel things into my mouth. I don't know what to do....I dont understand why I have virtually no restriction. I had awesome restriction in December, I thought I was finally at my sweet spot then just about over night it was gone. This sucks. He only gave me a small fill when I went a few weeks ago and I just knew as soon as I left that it wasn't enough. I was right. Now I feel like a failure at this.....please tell me I am not alone with feeling this way and someone tell me the obvious that things will get better. Right now I am just ready to give up

candy8360 · 02-04-2008, 02:53 PM

I can relate to a lot of the things you are going through. I'm in a marriage that is a joke. He's been sleeping on the couch for over a year now. I'm in bankruptcy and my car just died on me and I can't get a car financed and have no savings to fall back on.

I keep waiting for things to 'go my way' but so far, nothing!!! All I can say is, "IT CAN'T GET MUCH WORSE" so we only have better things to look out for!!!

shortgal · 02-04-2008, 03:11 PM

All of our problems don't disappear just because we get banded. Eating healthier will help you get a grip on your emotions to help handle the problems in your life... eating bad will just be one more thing on top of the pile of problems.

You have lost weight, celebrate that and be sure you don't go back to old habits.

The fill process seems to be the most frustrating part of the surgery for many of us. I've had four fills and still don't have good restriction.

You can lose all your weight... and you'll feel better and more confident and you can go out and find that better job!

Hang in there!