is it an excuse?

I'm 3 months out from getting my band. i have lost 30lbs but from everything I'm doing it should be a lot more. everyone i talk to says " well its because of your type 1 diabetes" but to me i don't want to have that as an excuse.  I get lows more often and Ive cut back my insulin, switched from my pump back to shots, since it helps me eat less ( less times i eat less pokes)

I just need to know,  for eating a 1000 cal diet, working out 5 days a week (running, circuit training and zumba) shouldn't the weight be falling off?

I have lost 25# since I got my band....I would be lying if I told you I wasn't disappointed with my results, however I am not sorry I had this surgery.  I was too chicken to go for the bypass, which had been recommened by 2 different surgeons.

I have severe PCOS, and without a doubt,  it has slowed/stalled my weight loss.  The only time I can get the scale moving in the right direction is to stay on clear liquid diet....but as soon as I start eating (whether protein shakes or food), the scale goes in the opposite direction.

I had been working with a Metobolic specialist, however got disgusted and cancelled my last appt.  I plan on making another appointment in the near future to try and get this situation straightened out.

Keep up the good work, and realize that there are other indicators of success and good health other than the the number on the scale.

Good luck :)

The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet.

While you may be exercising, you may not be taking in enough calories.

 

A close friend, who is a Certified Fitness Trainer, gave me a valuable lesson concerning losing weight. He gave me some information I found interesting, and thought I’d pass it along. The first thing he said is “You have to EAT in order to lose weight". I know, it sounds strange. He further explained, this does not mean to OVEREAT, but eat sensible portions. That means eat until you feel full (not stuffed).

 

He explained the body is a marvelous machine, and it will protect itself. If one doesn’t eat enough, the body’s metabolism will slow down - in order to keep it functioning. If a person intake is less then what it expels, the body will start to “store" food. If a person stay on this type of eating regiment over a prolonged period, the body starts to “eat itself" - which is extremely unhealthy and could be fatal.

 

So you may want to increase your calories – but ….

 

ADVICE WARNING: TALK TO THE DOCTOR BEFORE INCREASING YOUR INTAKE.

thanks everyone, i have an appt with him next tuesday, so far i havent lost anything in two weeks. while my friends who i work out with who havent had WLS are loosing 3-5lbs a week!

I feel just like you.  I had my surgery 7/20 and same thing.  I feel like I have been putting my best efforts forward and haven't lost that much either; well not like I thought.  I'm type 2 diabetic as well.  I don't run, but I've been active regularly.  My blood sugars have been too low at times (high 60's, low 70's) feeling shakey and I'm going to the doctor next week for that. 

Well, don't give up - it took time to get to this point, it will take more time to get it off.