Anyone using Nutrisysems for post-op weight loss

[stratcat 10]

Hi, I am planning on using Nutrisystem for my weight loss program. And when i called them, they said that LOTS of lap banders use their program. So, are any of you all out there using Nutrisystem? How is it working for you?

I like it for the following reasons:

1. Right size portions

2. Gycemic balance.

3. Variety of choices.

4. No calorie counting.

5. Desserts and snacks: Nutrisystem does not ignore between meal Snacks and desserts.

6. It is good every day food that I will eventually need to transistion to using in my every day life.

[MaineJackie 3]

Hi,

I am not sure why you are looking into nutrisystem for post op. I would think you would want to try following your surgeon's post op meal plan and see how you do before jumping to something like nutrisystem.

I had the band, partly because I wanted to be able to live......i have found that the band has enabled me to have control over my portions and succeed "eating like a thin person".

But...I understand that each of us has to do what we need to succeed.....so good luck in your weight loss efforts!

[HeatherinCA 10]

What Jackie said, and Nutrisystem is DISGUSTING. It's like eating catfood

Yea and i don't think you'd learn much.. and I think nutrisystem might even be too much food for a bandster. On top of what is in the box, you eat a salad and a veggie and fruit (or something like that) WITH the meals.. Not to mention it's extremely expensive. And you can't be on it for the rest of your life. You will have to learn about counting calories and all that anyways.

[Jess55 97]

My mom had tried nutrisystem years ago and said their food was disgusting. Originally I said I was going to follow Weight Watcher after my band, but then since I wouldn't be able to eat as much points as they would recommend for my weight, I decided to just count calories.

[CheckYes 46]

I'd prefer fresh foods but that's just me.

[honk 780]

I have never tried it but does it focus on Protein. Often diet meals have lots of carbs. My doctor also does not like Snacks. He is concerned that you will have a snack today because you have one everyday even it you are hungry today.

[L12 13]

I actually liked Nutrisystem all right--not loved, but there were some things I always ordered, and some I would only try once and never again! But I agree with HeatherinCA that if followed by the book, it might actually be too much food! I only used it before I was banded, but even then I couldn't always finish everything they wanted you to have in every meal. Remember too that it's not just Nutrisystem foods--there are other regular foods you are supposed to buy and eat too according to their plan. However, I did find it very convenient other than the price.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Its not the right portion sizes for band patients you can not eat that much food and why have the band if your going to use a weight loss system that makes no sense. Let your band work for you

[JJLaw08 4]

Its not the right portion sizes for band patients you can not eat that much food and why have the band if your going to use a weight loss system that makes no sense. Let your band work for you

I agree. You will not be able to eat all of the food at each meal. I eat Lean Cuisine, and things like that, but there is no way I can eat it all. I barely get half of it down. I just feel you would be wasting your money.

[AquarianCrab 8]

I don't know. Something just doesn't sound right about meat that doesn't have to be refrigerated. Must have an awful lot of chemical preservatives in it. I prefer to eat fresh food I've cooked myself - that way I know what's in it. That said, my aunt tried it and gave me some when she decided she'd had enough. It was nasty. I threw most of it out.

[mattie7632 24]

Yeah I gotta agree, Nutri system is not very good! I purchased it on auto ship/pay and after spending about $800 bucks I realized OMG, This is so nasty so I sold it to someone for $100--she probably didn't eat it either!

I get Michelina's Lean Gourmets....or Green Giant boxes of veges....much much cheaper , easier and tastes better! A great lunch that's portion controlled....but Nutri System....Never again!!!

What Jackie said, and Nutrisystem is DISGUSTING. It's like eating catfood

Yea and i don't think you'd learn much.. and I think nutrisystem might even be too much food for a bandster. On top of what is in the box, you eat a salad and a veggie and fruit (or something like that) WITH the meals.. Not to mention it's extremely expensive. And you can't be on it for the rest of your life. You will have to learn about counting calories and all that anyways.