Carb withdrawals not so bad!

[gloglo 0]

I went in to see my doc for my third fill last tuesday the 21. I had my surgery Aug 9, and lost 13 pounds of which i gained back 3 pounds and was hanging on to it since my third week post op.

My doctor told me that i was not loosing because i was eating carbs, ie. bread and potatoes. So i took his suggestion and stopped the carbs and promptly lost 3 pounds in the last 4 days. I was in shock! Also i have been feeling some restriction finally. I eat till satisfied then i stop. So far all i am eating is chicken, fish, meat and vegies. I am eliminating all high glycemic vegies. I can honestly say that for the first time i am not hungry, and i have to force myself to eat 3 meals a day. This for me is a miracle. I was getting so discouraged after the surgery, i felt i would never get out of bandster hell. I want to encourage every new bandster out there that your time will come soon. I had to get rid of the idea that all i needed was the lap band to loose the weight, without having to do any of the work myself. I now realize that i have to diet and exercise and give up those foods that give me instant gratification.

[ElfiePoo 109]

But you have done the work yourself. Think about it...you weren't losing until *you* stopped eating the carbs. Now you are losing. The band doesn't stop you...you do. The band will let you eat most carbs. Ice cream is a fine example.

Don't sell yourself short. It is your own will power that has made the difference here.

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[vlp1968 83]

You are doing great! I am glad you took your doc.s advice. I have found lowcarb is very important for weight loss. Keep up the good work!

[gloglo 0]

Thanks for your support!:biggrin:

[DIRKT32 1]

@ElfiePoo i see you question your band lately.Of course it is your job to make your self stop eating high calories but the band works for you and you work for your self as well.I guess your doctor doesnt help you enough with your frustration and in your shoes i would question my doctor and not my band :smile:

@gloglo high glycemic vegies ? exemples ?