Trying Weight Watchers?

Wendiss · February 21, 2006

I am sure quite a few on LBT unsuccessfully tried a weight loss program prior to making their decision to get banded. Keeping in mind that the band is just a tool to help assist with weight loss, I was wondering if anyone has tried joining Weight Watchers or another type of weight loss program after they were banded to help w/their weight battle? I know after surgery many of us have a year or more of dietician, psychologist, and group support through our band docs. However, reading through the threads I noticed there are quite a few of us who still struggle with losing the weight and we often turn to other LBT members for suggestions and support. One would think that between the band, a structured weight loss program, the support from the weight loss meetings, and the continued support and advice from LBT members, you would be pounding at weight with constant one-two punches.:boxing::boxing: Any opinions on this out there?

rajgrover · February 21, 2006

I joined WW after having my surgery. There were a few good points re: exercise and keep your body moving. Problem is that they eat too much for ppl with surgery. I went for 2 meetings and stopped. I was not too impressed. I made more progress with my surgeon's support group.

Banded Sept 2004.

Dr McMullen & Dr NiCastro

Staten Island Univ. Hospital, NY

386/304/220

Rhonda63 · February 21, 2006

I certainly have thought about going back to WW just for the support

that they give. I agree that they will/do eat alot more and more varied

foods than what I am able to eat. However, during my many (and I do mean many) attempts with them prior to banding, I always stayed for the

meetings and enjoyed the support and tips they gave out. (especially if

they have a good/knowledgeable leader!) Since I am a Mexico banded

patient, I have no support group other than here and some of the other

sites that I have joined. I would definately consider joining again. Maybe

this time, I could make it to "lifetime" lol

Rhonda

Kim_8 · February 22, 2006

I really do like weight watchers, but haven't been since about 6 months before banding. Might be a good idea to hop back in there one of these days :-).

The thing that kept me on track with weight watchers is that I had NO restriction of what I could and couldn't eat - just how much. This for me was a good "lifestyle diet". As long as I counted points faithfully, I lost weight. Then would come my binging and I'd stop counting for a few months or more at a time... UGH. Hopefully the band will keep me from binging and I really did like the support group. Good idea - maybe I will stop back by!

Lifetime Member???? wow - that would be cool! didn't even think about that. That would save a ton of $$!

First things first though.... I've GOT to get to a gym (or just go walk or do Richard Simmons or something --- anything). That is a lifestyle change that I've had a hard time with for sure!

pthrlisa · February 24, 2006

just to get the point info to help me keep track of my journal and calories. The area I'm in has a good support group but nutrition info before surgery was lacking. I am thinking it might help me stay on track.

cashley · February 24, 2006

I rejoined WW after my surgery also.... I like it becasue it's the type of diet that lets you eat anything you want but only 26ish points per day. I guess calories would also be ok to count but I like the points since they allow for less points if the item has more Fiber.

In the past I always liked weight watchers but feld deprived or hungrey a lot. That was discourgaging to me expecially since I'm a slow loser. If I went a week (or two or three) and was perfect to the plan I felt "proud" and "confident" but if I didn't lose that week I was depressed wanted to quit.

I'm hoping that it will be much eaiser to not lose faith since I'm banded. Hoping that the limited quantity on Weight Watchers doesn't feel "limited" Also, I like the e-tools to track my points and excersie it's a nice program. For me I think the band and weight watchers will be a great combination.

***Keeping Fingers Crossed****