Very discouraged

i know exactly how you feel. For months, I stayed at the same weight. I have to say I wasn't really noticing what I was eating, I could eat comfortably and I was neglecting to call the doctor to get a fill. I finally went last November and have lost 30 pounds since then. So, you see, it was totally all my fault. Please go get a fill and you'll soon see the band working again for you. Good luck. Huguette PS - now, I don't have to care what I eat, I just have to make sure I eat the right things to stay healthy before I am full which happens quickly! LOL

Thank you! I think a small adjustment could be needed....we'll see after the NUT appt. 30lbs is great! Good for you!

Maybe you should try one of the sites like Sparkpeople.com. It helps me to track how much I'm drinking - sometimes I lose track of that. I also track my calories, protein etc. It's free to join!

Thank you Marcia. I belong to both Fitday and Sparkpeople but never use them!! I hate tracking my food, drives me nuts, but I have for the last week, on paper. I'm so good at calorie counts I have most of them memorized! How many calories are you eating per day with your new fill?

Honey, unload all you want! We are here to listen! I hope you can find the right solution to get you losing weight again: whether it is a fill, food choices, or chaning up your exercise routine. Let us know what you do to jump start things! We're here for you!

Thanks Alyssa! I think I'll find what works for me, eventually! I've been down this road before, I lost well and hit a brick wall for a long long time. I got discouraged and gained all the weight back plus more (hmmmm...sound familiar?!)

Honey, I'm so sorry. I hope I didn't steer you wrong. I shouldn't even try to help with advice about this anymore, as maintaining is so different than losing. I truly hope you find a solution soon, hon. We all have our own ways to lose, and I hope your combination, will make itself known, very soon!

Oh please don't think you steered me wrong Sharon!!! Your advice was just fine. Don't feel like you shouldn't help because you are one of so many people on this board that I truly respect and admire. I'm just in a slump and need to pull myself out. I will find my way, I will. I had a very long talk with my sister from NC and she also gave me some good advice. I appreciate your help and again, please don't ever think you've given bad advice because you haven't!! Thanks!! Karen

Aww, Karen, I am so sorry that you are feeling so bad about this. Chelle is right you maintained during the worst time of the year; this is a huge accomplishment. Everyone has given you great suggestions. The only thing I can add is perhaps trying to sqeeze in an extra work out if possible. I have found that exercise is key for me. It will be interesting to hear what the Nut has to say. My heart goes out to you. Hang in there, you can, and will do this!

Thanks Cyndy. My sister who weighs probably 125 told me that if she wants to lose a few (like she needs to..not!) she cannot diet it off. She says she has to workout more. That is interesting to me, but totally understandable that you have to get your body moving to up the metabolism and mine is sluggish anyway because of my thyroid. I'll let you know what happens.