I know you are all sick of me complaining...

But seriously I am at my wit's end. Scale went up again today. I'm beginning to think I picked the wrong surgery. Called dietician again today, she said to try between 800 and 1000 cals, more on 800 side and drop to 1 protein shake a day. So after my protein shake that leaves me with 600 cals for food. I didn't get this surgery so I couldn't eat AT ALL! I've lost a whopping 33 pounds and for the past two weeks have lost and gained the same three pounds over and over again. I'm walking 30 minutes twice a week and going to Curves for 30 minutes twice a week. 30 mins is all I can do at once without falling over. I'm seriously ready to tell my dr. to pull the damn thing out and let me be fat the rest of my life. I'm sitting here crying eating a HUGE bowl of cereal with 3 tablespoons of sugar b/c I DON"T CARE ANYMORE! If eating right isn't helping why not eat the wrong stuff and least let my taste buds be satisfied.

I'm sorry if I'm offending or upsetting anyone by ranting, but I have no one here to talk to that would even remotely understand what I'm going thru!

((((((Sukie))))))))) Hugs and thank you for feeling safe to come here and vent.  The proper fill level and "ideal" restriction for lap bands is trial and error.  Please do not stuff yourself with bad things.  Please seek out a local counselor that has experience dealing with weight loss issues.  You have had some emotional stuff keep your mind occupied in tha past weeks.  Log all that you eat, make a note of what emotion you are feeling as you eat.  Bring this log to your next dietician visit, they can help you sort out some better options if needed.

I wish I lived closer to you, I would offer to walk with you.  Sometimes it is good to have an exercise buddy to help the time fly by during exercise.   Working night shifts gets us out of "normal" life that passes us on by while we catch up on much needed sleep. 

Get out your hobby and let the soothing work of crafting occupy your mind and hands.  Hugs, Kathy

sukie, so sorry you are having such a rough time.  i know i would go 2 weeks without losing (several times)  and it was difficult to say the least.  i had to increase my calories. my body thought i was in starvation mode and it was hanging on to every calorie.  maybe you can run this by your dietician.  also make sure you drink lots of water and do plenty of protein.  i know things are different for the band, i hope it gets better for you.  please don't bite your nose off to spite your face by stuffing on junk.  i know that therapy has helped me a lot personally. maybe you should try this. hang in there lady. feel free to vent with me anytime. love, vick

Sukie, hope today finds you feeling better about yourself.  Take a moment to enjoy the nice weather.  Breathe deeply and know that you are worth the effort to be healthier.  Hugs, great big hugs, Kathy

Dear Sukie,
HOpe you are feeling better today.  I'm sorry you are so frustrated and upset.  Are you coping a bit better today?  The scale sure can be an ememy, huh?  Mine stayed stuck on the same weight for two weeks before it finally budged downward again.  I think what you're going to have to do is find the right "formula" for your body. Number of calories, types of foods, and exercise.  I suppose it's different for everyone.  I've given up getting on the scale every day because of the up and downs of the numbers.  I weigh just once a week now, and am learning to be thankful for even a half-pound drop.  I envy the HUGE bowl of cereal; I miss the carbs!  Now!  Off the pity pot and back on track!  All of us who are going through this and also have a history of defeat when it comes to weight loss, know how you feel.  But I also want you to know you have the power to make things different...even if it's slowly.  REmebmer:  slow and steady wins the race!  Let me know how you are feeling about it all today.  Cindy H  (Kentucky)