Having a really hard time...Help
Ok I had the band in July 2007, I had 3 fills, after the third I was way too tight, So they took out a lot of fluid and I have had one fill since then ( about 3 wks ago) I guess I need another< i am so hungry. I have only lost 19 pounds, In SIX months, come on.....I joined Weigh****chers with my mom last week, she is a life time member, but im still so hungry. Eating a little then u are full??? I go to far and then am in pain.. Does anyone have any advice? Its really a mental thing. I hope I can get some motivation, I need it so bad....
Lisa you've just not reached your sweet spot. If you're not properly adjusted you won't have good weight loss. You need another fill! How many fills have you had thus far? My loss has been slow too. I've lost 66 lbs. and it's took me 18 months. I've lost on average 3.66 lbs. per month. I'm so happy though because I'm almost never hungry because I have restriction. Hang in there and get your fills! You can do it and you will suceed!!
I have an appointment to get aonther fill on Jan 28. It seems like I cant sop that instant after a few bites, I want to take a few more. Its a mental thing too. So u just arent hungry, you eat a little and are full? For instance what do u eat for bfast? I have a hard time getting anything down in the mornings.
it sounds like your band is tight enough. i had surgery on sept. 18 and have lost only 27 pounds and had two fills. Most of my weight loss was on the pre surgury diet and post surgury liquid diet. i get hungry also i can eat a lot more than other people who had the surgery ie. a six ounce hamburger with vegs. my daughter had the surgery an can eat only a third of that. she has lost 60 pounds in six months. she urged me to get more support. i joined sparkpeople.com to track my exercise and food intake and it is helping to keep me at a 1000 calories per day. it also helps me stay away from the wrong foods. i love nuts and would eat some once or twice a day. one ounce is 200 calories and lot of fat . i found i was unconciously eating almost 400 calories a day without thinking. you can customize the program to your goals. i am also planning to start with the hospital support group. i am getting a lot of support from the baractrics staff and my insurance company. i guess what i am saying is there are a lot of people who will help. i hope this helps.
ps. i have also realized that i had stop following the fluid rule for eating.Not drinking fluids before the meal and at least one half hour afterhelps the hunger. i found it is better if i wait one hour after if i can.