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Need advice...2YRS POST OP

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Angeleane

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So, just like the title says....I'm 2 yrs post op and need advice. :-) .I was banded in october of 2009, started at 295, on the day of surgery I was 275, now I weigh about 235.(haven't lost weight in over a year) I have 5.5 cc in a 10 cc band. My portion size is definitely smaller than pre surgery, but I feel like it should be smaller.....I walk daily and swim about twice a week. I do not exercise like crazy, but I'm not super lazy either...I will eat a meal and be hungry again in 2 hours..... Also, I'm not getting enough protein...... Are there any words of advice?... anyone know of some high protein food besides meat?...... feel like I need to start back over, but where do I start?......Thanx for listening to me vent :-)

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Good job on your weight loss. I am in the same boat as you. I was banded on 03/2010 and I weighed around the same as you did and are the same as you now and can't seem to lose any more. I have 2 suggestions for protein since I also had the same problem. At Costco they have a chocolate protein drink that actually taste pretty good and has 30 grams of protein and under 180 calories, it's called Premier protein drinks. Next if the FAGE Greek yogurt with fruit to mix in also at Costco, This is 130 calories and 13 grams of protein... Hope this helps and good luck!

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Sounds like you may need a fill, over time the band can loosen or tighten really no rules it seems. It is hard to lose with out being able to get all the protein in, because it does keep you fuller filling longer. I would start with my surgeon, all some protein bars or drinks. I find that if I take in 25 to 30 gms of protein in early in the mornings I do better through out the day with an additional protein drink or bar around 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I have rarely been able to get all my protein in at meals, I average around 20 gms per meal and I try to eat 90 gms a day. I weigh 172 and have been losing really slow since early summer. I started tracking my food intake and the one thing I noticed even if I was under my 1200 cal goal my fat content was too high and my protein was always under my goal. So I added the protein between meals of at least 15 gms twice a day, the scale is moving again but slow. Like you I have gotten tired of meat as my protein and some days I honestly struggle to find anything I want to eat. I do like the colder weather so I can start making some soups with means and ground turkey and pork. I am only one year out from surgery this month and have lost pretty good but it is harder now and I have to really worked to stay focused and not become discouraged. Maybe a visit to your surgeon and a talk with the nutrionist might help also. I think you have done a great job and with a little assistance you can get back to losing weight again. Here is a web address for some good low calorie recipies. www.skinnytaste.com also you might try www.bariatriceating.com both of these sites are from weight lose people who have developed some recipies. I have tried several and they are pretty good. Good Luck and keep us posted. :rolleyes:

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i agree you need a fill. i went from 5.5 cc to 6 and the difference was amazing. it will be tough at first, but put you on track for the next (lower) level. <BR>

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Thanx for all of the great advice!..I made an appt and I will definitely be going to costco to get some of that protein drink.....thanx again. :-)

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You have done an amazing job. The weight will come off just adjust a few things you are doing, because our bodies tend to get adjusted to the same routines and food choices.

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