Had my band removed...now what?

[ashgoldgar 0]

I got my lapband Dec 2008 and LOVED IT!!. Sadly after having complications over the past 13mths had to recently have it removed on July 1, 2011. Now all I can think about is food. I am able to eat everything and I find myself munching all the time on things I missed out in the past 2yrs. I keep having breakdowns for fear of gaining my weight back. Does anyonw have any suggestions of what I should do?? ive gained 6lbs in 13 days. I feel stressed and anxious.

[brbm6 6]

Do you log every calorie? Try one of the free websites like myfitnesspal.com

[DrmBig4Evr 152]

That is interesting to hear...I was talking to my brother over the weekend who was also researching lap band and he is a doctor...he said he read somewhere that a hormone (I don't remember the name) in your body that makes you feel hungry stops being produced. I wonder if this is really true if you are feeling this way?

My advice to you is to stick to the original plan that you had when you first got the band...Also, small meals 150-200 calories each meal 5-6 times per day...

[Noturningback15 45]

I would suggest eating just like you did when you had the band. I know it's easier said than done but act like you still have your band. I have read that some people still have some type of restriction after it's taken out because of either scar tissue or the reshaping of your stomach. If you stll do take advantage of it and don't force certain types of foods just because it's easier to go down now. Well, that's my plan if I ever have mine taken out. I am hoping after years of changing my eating habits it will just stick with me. I pray! Wish you well and work out twice as hard!

[Rachel412 116]

Do you have any chance of having a revision to a different surgery? I think the feeling of "I couldn't have this before but now I can" can cause really big problems, because your current situation likely isn't going to change soon

[ashgoldgar 0]

Thanks - im trying the small meals but its really hard not to get carried away. Not sure about revisions yet, my doctor said that we have to wait a few months until i fully heal and then we will "weigh my options".....hope we figure something out soon. Its almost like ive lost something, like Im mourning the loss of my band through eating. I have been very emotional about the removal - it was def the last resort. I feel like I know better than to over eat but I just cant help it when I have food in the house. ugh! haha thanks for the advise everyone.