band wagon

Okay, maybe I don't know all the rules but I guess I thought I was following them as they were given to me. I am maybe eating more than I should, my papers from the doc say about 1-1/2 cup. I am spose to have 50 -60 gr of protein each day. I have a high fiber cereal for breakfast. I eat protein first, veg second, carbs last. Right? I was not told I could not have carbs but should limit them and eat them last. I have a snack from time to time but usually try to keep it to eating protien. (sometimes it is sugary treats but not usually) I will have a low fat cheese stick sometimes for snack or fruit. I have a protein dring most days for one of the snacks. Once in a great while (like when we go out to dinner once every couple of weeks) I will order a glass of wine. I am not much of a drinker so that is no big deal. I try to have enough water (36 oz)or herbal tea each day. I do not drink pop or fruit juice as a rule. However, it is obvious by my stand still in the weight loss area that something is wrong. I am thinking it is quantity mostly. I am going to start (tomarrow because I am pretty much done eating for today) weighing and measuring and see if I am not surprised by how much more I can eat than I thought. I am going to call for a fill tomarrow. I sure wish there was someone who I could just sit and talk to who also has a band. Don't know anyone I can call. I live in a fairly rural area and have no support group of any kind. I have visited with the nutrionist a few times though. My hubby has just comunicated with me (bless his little heart) that we are maybe having more treats than we think. He says we got a little easy on ourselves, one bite at a time, when we went on our cruise. It is so easy to let ones guard down. Will let you all know how it goes tomarrow. Thank you Gayle for trying to help. I will get this weight coming off again soon. I got a real slow start due to some complications with my port and did not get my first fill until April 3. I know it could be more loss but I was happy as long as there was progress but it has stopped so I need to re-adjust my thinking and actions.

Hello, I have been banded since Jan 2006 but have only had two fills. I am down about 33 lb. I kind of held off with getting my third fill because we were going on our lifetime dream of an Alaskan cruise and wanted to be able to enjoy some of the treats. Did really well adn came back home the same wieght as when I left. Still maintaining that numbe on month later. No more loss. Now I will admit to not always eating exactly right but I do most of the time. I excercise 3-5 days per week. I teach water arobics and walk. My question to all of you is do you think I need a fill? I can eat what ever I want as long as I eat slow. Usually at least a couple cups. I try to contol snacking between meals. I can eat bread but in small bites. I can drink a little wine with my meal if I am careful. I love to eat cereal and do try to drink a protein shake each day. I am NOT very faithful about writing down what I eat but when I do I seem to do better. Some days are more faithful with that that others. I can eat a faily large salad with no problem if I don't eat fast and chew well. What do you all think. Should I call for a fill? I have a 10cc band and have had two fills but I am not sure how much I have. I don't want to be down to liquids either. I want to learn how to eat without overeating and using food as entertainment. I did go to that web site Lap band transformation and I still am not sure. I am leaning toward needing a little more. I have also noticed I can eat more that before. Does fill go away?? After second fill it was tighter than now.