Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Need Some Serious Help

[sbranch 0]

I have fallen off of the "banded wagon". I'm trying to get back on. I was banded in May 2008. I lost about 60lbs and have just recently started gaining. I haven't been eating correctly and wanted so advice on how to get back on the wagon.

[Sandy Beach 4]

:thumbup:Hey girl...you know what to do. just a reminder keep your daily food journal. eat slow, eat 60-70 grams of Protein everyday, drink your H2o about 64 oz's a day. no unscheduled Snacks.

The weight won't fall off on it's own. you can do what it takes.

You may want to join a gym or walk with friends. Dr. Oz's says to walk 10,000 steps a day.

A good plan is to start your plan the night before. plan your meals and your snacks and exercise.

God Bless you. Sandy:thumbup:

[sandi2004 2]

I have fallen off of the "banded wagon". I'm trying to get back on. I was banded in May 2008. I lost about 60lbs and have just recently started gaining. I haven't been eating correctly and wanted so advice on how to get back on the wagon.

I'm here to help. Is there a support group that you can go to, and/or is it time to go back to the doctor for a fill or a "head adjustment"?

In addition to that what I have found that works for me is to go back to basics...3 meals a day, 64 ounces of Water and at least 30 minutes of exercise. Plan the meals around 70% Protein. empty your cupboards of your trigger foods which are either carbs or sweets (or if you are me, both). Put your food on small plates, make sure your portion size is appropriate (the small plate- dessert size - helps) and start writing down everything you eat and drink.

As you become accountable to yourself again you will find making your food choices good ones a little easier each day. It takes planning. Plan your meals. Always have Protein and Water with you so if you get causght somewhere when you are hungry you don't make the easy bad choice, but rather the easy good choice of eating what you have with you.

For me it's getting carbs out of my system and back on mostly protein that realy helps. Take a look at my blog on what I did after the holidays to get back on track and see if that is helpful. you can find it at : Maintaining #001: December 26, 2009 or Making It Through My 6th year of Holidays After Lap Band® Surgery

You can also email me or send PM's here- sometimes having a buddy to be accountable to also helps.

let me know.

[curvesincali 0]

Hi SB

I too have fallen off and went to my dr a little over a week ago. I was so embarrased to get on the scale... to see him...to have my bp taken. Everything made me feel awful. I have not been a great mommy to my band.

I want to get my fill and a serious chat with him. He took me off of food... back to liquids for 20 days and explained very clearly that I did this and need to be accountable. But he was going to be there for me each step of the way. I have stuck to it... I still have 9 days to go.

We can do this... I will be right here for you....and with you as we get back on track.

I was banded sept 2008... I know the feeling. I am just glad I came back... I bet you are too.