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Originally Posted by Banded08  My nightmare is coming true. I was banded on 01/25/2008, lost 10 lbs pre-op and 10 lbs week after surgery. I have not lost a pound since. Dr. said I was eating too calories, so I upped them and still nothing. I kow from reading your posts you can be succuessful with the band and PCOS. So for those out there with PCOS that have been successful, if you had to give me 3 tips for success, what would they be (low carb, weights vs cardio, take medication, do not take medication, how many calories a day). I know everyone's different, but advice would be much appreciated. I will do whatever it takes. |
I wouldn't consider myself successful yet, but I am pleased with my weight loss so far. Have you had a fill yet? It's very common to stop losing weight once that swelling goes down, at least until you get a fill. Let's see.......3 tips would be.........
1. Try to keep it low carb. You don't have to do the Atkins Diet or anything, just eat lean proteins first, then move to a non-starchy vegetable, then if there is room, eat a piece of fruit or something.
2. Definitely do cardio. I don't exercise like I should and have been pretty lucky so far, but I can tell you right now, my luck is starting to run out. Exercise is going to be key for me to continue losing. It would serve you well to get in the habit now.
3. If you do weights, only do them every other day. Your muscles need time to rest. My doctor said that was very important.
I wish you the best of luck on your journey! Even though this may be a slower process for us PCOS'ers, it is definitely possible, so don't give up. Good luck to you.
Oh, I take Actos Metformin and I am pretty sure has helped with my weight loss. Have you been taking any meds?
Oh, and one more thing, I try to keep my calories around 800, sometimes 1000.
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