Question:
Almost 7 months after surgery and weight loss stuck

Its almost 7 months since my Lapband surgery and I've lost about 32 lbs. Its been coming off very very slowly, which my doctors say is good. (I also was just about 100 lbs over weight when I had the surgery) But I have been stuck at this weight for a few months now and not budging. I went for a band tightening and actually they put it too tight because it hurt even for yogurt to go down. So they took a little out but I haven't lost any more weight since then and this was back in March. I'm scared to get another tightening because it was too tight last time. Is it supposed to be that tight where you feel, for example the yogurt going down?? Not sure.....I appreciate any advice. Thank you!    — blancita1693 (posted on June 2, 2010)

June 2, 2010
They the dr. know what too much is by the last fill. so they can make an adjustment from that. You should not be fearful of going to the dr. Also you could be in a stall. that happens when you havnt got a large amount of weight to loose and of course the less you have to lose the slower it get. As a bandster are your required to take protein supplements. try to up the amount of protein you take in and see if that helps to brake a possible stall.
   — marymazilla

June 2, 2010
Thanks so much for the advice. I do eat a lot of protein throughout the day. My doctor is very layed back as far as the fillings go. They kinda leave it up to how I feel. I think I need a fill but like I said I'm just worried about feeling the way I did last time. Wasn't sure if it was normal. Yeah, I totally understand the fact about having less to lose the slower it comes off, just fustrating. But thanks again!! :-)
   — blancita1693

June 2, 2010
Are you drinking enough water. I had RNY and notice if I don't drink enough, my weight loss slows down. Also, are you exercising? It really helps you lose.
   — Cynthia T.

June 4, 2010
Up your protein intake my help
   — Icututo

June 7, 2010
Drink enough walter and do some exercising,it really helps you lose, but talk to your doctor he knows what he have done with your body system.
   — Dr. Elias Kuster

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