When I was starting my process, the WLS Coordinator told me about a woman who lost over 145 lbs with Lap Band. When asked how she was so successful, the lady said that she ate her serving of protein first. If she was still hungry, she ate her serving of vegetables. If still hungry, fruit. If that wasn't enough to satisfy her hunger, she would go for a walk. I've been following that advice and have been successful so far. Good luck to you!

Planning is my biggest tip. Plan what you will eat each day and stick to it. And be sure to get some exercise in there. In doesn't have to be a gym membership or some sort of full on workout. Cycling, dancing, walking and swimming all work for me.

I want to be small. So I eat small to be small.

I have my protein first, veggies, fruits and a very little starch. I love sweet potatoes, white and brown rice, and couscous. I Never drink with a meal.

Beef I eat the least of. Unless I get a cut like filet that is not tough. Over cooked chicken/turkey does not work well for me. I love all fish, edamame, and shellfish, pork, and meats I grind myself. I have greek yogurt with or without fruit. I love oatmeal. I really never eat more than 1 half cup protein and maybe 3/4 cup of anything else. I eat slow, chew very well and put my fork down after each bite. That took time to learn how to do that. I used to love to eat a lot of food all at once. I cannot do that today. I even need to be done eating about 3 to 4 hours before going to bed. But that's just me I want to feel like all my food has digested.

I am always satisfied after a meal because I choose to eat what ever I want. I love texture and flavor in my foods. I made a great Mango Salsa tonight and have enough let for tomorrow. Planning is key.

Best wishes on your journey and keep in touch with a "Nut" cuz they do know what is good for us, those with a LB. imaluckydog

Great tips, as usual everyone is so helpful. So glad I am able to seek such amazing assistance!

I eat on a small salad plate. I measure my portions and have from day one. I use measuring cups and i have a scale. I always eat my protein first and I always leave a bite of food on my plate. I have always tried to get between 60-90 gms of protein a day. i found that I lose better when I eat more protein. I rarely eat bread, potatos, sweets or junk food in general. I mostly eat chicken, seafood and turkey and pork loin, rarely beef. I do not eat fast food and the most important thing I do, I exercise. Find something that works for you and make it part of your routine. If you start adding exercise early it will help your to tone up and cut inches along with the pounds. If I need a snack I have a protein bar or drink and these are counted in my daily calorie intake. I log all of my meals and activities and I lived on this site in the early days and I blogged my frustrations and read everything I could from the people who were succuessful. Good luck to you, a postive attitude and learning to use the band as a tool and not realying on it to guide you will help you be successful. My name says it all, I love the new me. I am post op from October 2010, I have lost 112 pounds and have went from a size 24 to a size 6. Check out my pics I really do not look anything like the old me except I have the same smile. Good luck to you and your success. Be creative and have fun exploring.

hey me to ia m only one week post op and im only getting one protein shake in that 170 calories a day for me i am so confused. as for water only about 20-32 oz i need to talk to my doctor i am lost. please help!!!!