New To The Site But Not To The Band

[pintail233 1]

Hey...

Band in Aug 2010,very slow results . Started over today,with fill first in a year. Looking to lose 30 additional pounds and KEEP it off. Would love any info that can make this journey a sucess. Would love to hear from all.

[tym4me 206]

Hi there ive been banded for 6 months an now im in the green zone. Finally starting to see the weight come off.

I am a low carber vegatarian. I also count my cals and use whole foods an organic when i can.

Welcome back.

[gottobeme 81]

Hi there ive been banded for 6 months an now im in the green zone. Finally starting to see the weight come off.

I am a low carber vegatarian. I also count my cals and use whole foods an organic when i can.

Welcome back.

My daughter is also a vegetarian so we modify a lot of our meals and use a meat replacement. I know they are generally higher in carbs. I would love to know any vegetarian recipes you have that are band friendly! I'm only 4 days post op so it will be awhile before I can try any of them.

[tym4me 206]

Its funny i grew up not eating much me just never cared for it. But now my band really doesnt like meat so i dont force it. I guess i dont really cook veg. i just do my smoothies for Protein and Beans nuts an veggies for the rest of the day.

I hope things go well for u

[pintail233 1]

What is the "green zone",never heard that term b4

[gottobeme 81]

What is the "green zone",never heard that term b4

Some people refer to it as their sweet spot. I am only a few days post op so I can only tell you what I've heard/read about it. When you can eat a small amount, be satisfied and not get hungry for another 4-5 hours.

You don't want to be able to eat too much or too little and you want to not get hungry for approx 4-5 hours after a meal. Having your band filled or unfilled is what helps you get to your green zone. It is something you and your surgeon will work on together after getting banded.