Is this bandsters hell?

[lageil 0]

Im just wondering if this is what Im going thru. I am 1 1/2 months out of surgery and just realized tonight Ive only lost 10lbs. And I see some ppl 1 month out has lost 20-30lbs. I did just get my 1st fill last week but I can still eat anything. The quanity isnt as much but alot more then I think I should. And since Im always hungry it seems I know Im making bad food choices. I was doing great on my Protein intake but at last appt with dietician she actually told me to cut down on protein that I was getting too much so, since then ive stopped the Protein shakes all together. I just got so sick of them I guess. Im currently in the process of a divorce, just moved out a month ago so I havent been focused on me like I know I should be.

Since my fill Ive gotten stuck twice but I think cuz I ate too fast. But again, for exampe the other night I was able to eat 1 peice of pizza and a bread stick. I know wrong foods, but still isnt this too much? I get full but am hungry an hour later. So, is this the bandsters hell? Not at my "sweet" spot yet?

My dr has never said anything about counting calories or carbs like I see some ppl do. And really I dred the thought of that.

So...chew my ass, whatever you need but any support/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[reverie 49]

Yeah; bandster hell, however, during this time you have to find ways to control what you're eating. Through the stress of a divorce (which I can imagine is hard, I've only experienced it as a child), you've got to find a method to controlling what you eat. Losing 10lbs in a month and 1/2 really isn't too bad, but you can be sure that because of the foods you're eating, you're not gonna lose very easily and your loss will be slower.

I've been eating a cup of food ever since I got to solids. While I do eat bread sometimes, pizza and a breadstick is not a healthy food choice. The band is all about finding out what foods you can eat that allow you to lose weight. Sure you can treat yourself to a slice of pizza once in awhile, but if you're eating nothing more than unhealthy foods in large portions, then you're really not using your band at all.

Per the Protein, I've gotten in up to 120g in a day. I'd say you need to go back to eating more protein, as it keeps you full for longer.

All I can say is is to go back to the bandster rules. Eat a cup of food, 3-4oz of dense protein, vegetables, and a grain if you're still hungry. Even though you may hate counting your calories, carbs, etc. sometime it is a necessary evil. It helps to see what you're eating and how much of it each day. If you decide to start, try fitday.com or myfitnesspal.com, both are great.

Best of luck.