Not Losing....?

[June 2010 0]

I'm not losing after my lapband....I do have restriction when I eat too fast or the wrong food...but the little amounts are not filling to me....I am drinking my Protein, but I don't understand. Anyone, who may have had this problem and found a bit of resolution...please let me know...tks to all...

[Momto3redheads 18]

You might want to talk to your doctor --- or their nurse.....just having restriction doesn't necessarily mean you don't need another fill. For example - if you are able to eat a cup of food (not a slider food or liquid) and only an hr or two later you are hungry again...then you may need another small fill. Once you are at the "sweet spot" you can eat the small portions of the right foods and stay satisfied for hours...so just because you are currently getting stuck on some foods doesn't necessarily mean you have gotten to your sweet spot, if that makes sense? You should have restriction all of the time --- even when eating the right food....so that after the small amount you are full.

I think this is the hardest part of the lapband - figuring out how to read your body and know when you need a fill or not...it seems to be the one thing that frustrates folks the most. I think the key is to definately take the fills slowly, as those who get too much are miserable and end up having it taken out....my doctor will do smaller fills to inch you to your sweet spot once you are getting close and it is more comfortable for the patient, I think.

You said you are getting your Protein - what kinds of foods are you eating? How many grams of Protein are you getting? I have found that chili is one food that I can eat (low fat and good protein) that keeps me satisfied for hours....I am addicted to Wendy's chili. As a working mother of three it is hard for me to make lunch every morning to take to work since we are limited on what we can eat, so it is good I was able to find something that I can run grab that is cheap and healthy!

Hang in there - you will get it if you stick with it and keep communicating with your doctor!

Kim