Discouraged

Hi, I was banded August 17th and I have only lost 13 pounds. That is VERY DISCOURAGING. At first I lost 10 pounds, then I gained 3 pounds, lost 4 pounds, gained 2 pounds, etc. It has been like that since the surgery. I've joined Curves (but I've only gone twice). I was embarassed because I was sweating and breathing so hard everyone was looking at me. So, I haven't been back! I faithfully have my protein shakes every morning. I force myself to drink water (with lots of crystal light in it). I'm probably not getting enough water so I need to concentrate on doing better. I'm not sure when I'm full. And sometimes when I eat, it fills like someone hits me with a baseball bat in the chest and I have to run to the bathroom for a "dump". This is terrible. Please tell me that it will get better. I'm open for any & all advice that you're willing to give me. Thanks! Terri

Teresa Sorry to hear you are so discouraged. Have you talk your dr? Have you went to the lap band boards? I haven't even had surgery yet so i can't really give you any advice. Maybe someone on the main board could help you. Don't give up. And call your dr. there could be something wrong. Best wishes D