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cuntncandy
cuntncandy Posts: 2
edited February 3 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everybody! My name is Brittany, and I'm 28 years young. I had the lap-band surgery in 2008, and lost down to about 135 pounds. I then had the fluid taken out of my band and have since gained back 50 pounds. Along with getting my band filled back and realizing I just cannot eat like a normal person, I have been eating fewer calories (Around 1,000-1,200 a day) drinking lots of water and going to the gym 3-5 times a week. SO far I've been fluctuating between 185 and 187 and sometimes even get up to 191-193. What am I doing wrong? I want to fit into my size 6's by next summer, instead of these horrific size 15's. I feel like I'm doomed to fail, because my weight hasn't gone down any. HELP!!

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  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    Hi, welcome to MFP :flowerforyou:

    I'm sorry, I can't really give you advice because I'm not familiar with weight loss using a lap-band, or in people with a history of its use. I hope you seek advice from a dietitian and doctor that specializes in weight loss surgery patients. And, more importantly, that you find something that works, and stick to it. Good luck!

    ETA: there's a group here that you might find helpful. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/610-weight-loss-surgery-a-new-way-of-living
  • cuntncandy
    cuntncandy Posts: 2
    thank you! I appreciate the support.
  • glamasjr
    glamasjr Posts: 31 Member
    Hello, my wife had the gastric bypass herself, Roux en-Y to be exact. She fell through the same issues with weight fluctuations but lost a total of 160 pounds. She consumed high protein foods throughout the day and limited the carbs to just enough to keep from feeling sluggish. She also walked a lot and worked her way into P90X and Insanity.

    I can help some more, you can friend me if you wish. I can also respond to emails on MFP with greater detail. Cheers...
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    I'm no expert but your caloric intake seems low for someone your age and level of exercise. Has this 1000-1200 calorie diet been endorsed by your doc or dietician? When my weight loss stalled I actually upped my calories a bit and it restarted. Now let me say I didn't up it with a bunch of junk food. Just more lean protein, healthy carbs and fruits and veggies.
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