Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor Needing some help to get over the hump

[Hi-diddle-diddle 0]

I was banded on 2/12/2010 and have had two fills. I know I am not at my "sweet" spot yet, but I am getting closer. Some days are good and some days aren't. Today, I think I could have eaten a horse. I obviously have problems with Portion Control, otherwise I wouldn't be overweight to begin with.

I am trying hard to pick the right food to eat, but I am still doing something wrong. I have been told, that if you don't eat enough, you won't lose any weight. However, no one can tell me what amount I am suppose to eat.

Can someone give me an example of what you eat for Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Snacks for a day so I can compare it to my food intake? Anything would be appreciated. I am tired of jumping back and forth between these same 5 lbs. I go down 5 lbs, then back up 5 lbs, then down 5 lbs, then up. . . . . . Ugh! I am so frustrated.:frown:

[Sandyjean 0]

I understand all of your frustration! :Banane20:

My advice to you is to measure out all of your foods. For example for lunch yesterday, I ate 1 cup of fresh veggies with alittle bit of butter and salt and pepper. For Breakfast this morning I had 2 boiled eggs (cut up b/c I get stuck on eggs sometimes). I guess the best thing to remember is to stay away from slider foods. Eat something that will stay with you for a while. Also chew, chew, chew! I'd say small portions more frequently. Drink plenty of Water to kinda curve your hunger. Sometimes I will have a glass of milk instead of eating. Drink it slow though. If you like chocolate milk get yourself some sugar free Syrup and some skim milk or 2% milk. You are still new at this and still learning to cope with having a band. You may not reach your sweet spot for a while or you may reach it on your next fill. Who knows....but you will get there! Hang in there and try to always keep in mind why you got the band to start with....Treat your band GOOD!:Banane20: