Can You Please Help Me Get Back On Track :-(

[John Picone 26]

Hi Everyone, My Name is John I started my Journey back on 1/3/07 this is also when I had my Lap Band Surgery. Things have not gone as I hoped up until now when I decided to give this another shot. I went into surgery at the weight of 330 pounds on a 5 foot 10 inch frame, I weight in at 334 March 25 2013 in my lap band doctors office. I have a appointment this Wednesday 4/3/13 to have my lap band adjusted, I am so excited I can not wait. As you can see it has been about 6 years 3 months since my surgery. This will be my second adjustment since my surgery. I had lost 30 pounds back in 2007. I followed this for about 6 months, and never went back to get a adjustment. If all goes well with the X-Ray on 4/3/13, and it shows the band is still in place I will be able to have it filled, so my question is this when I get my band filled how should I start my Diet? what should I eat or not eat. Please help me do this right. I am now committed to lose this weight once and for All. I love you all, and God Bless You John :-)

[elcee 3,341]

Wow , cannot believe that in all that time you only went for 1 fill. Sounds as though you weren't ready to commit to the process.

There are all sorts of theories out there as to what the best diet is, some eat normally, others eat low carb etc. The best thing to do is speak to your Dr to see what he recommends . Also try to get an appointment with a dietician so that an individual plan can be worked out for you.

A lot of people have a lot of success logging every morsel that they eat on a site such as my fitnss pal. This can help you to stay on track as it is easy to eat too many calories without even realising.

Follow the band rules .

And don't forget you also need to exercise. That can make a huge difference.

Congratulations on recommiting, and best wishes that this time you will make it successful.

[sunnysweety 15]

Hi there, congratulations on deciding to work with the band again! I agree with the last post, your doctor will probably have some good advice on what you should eat after you get your adjustment. I have found that tracking my calories is helpful and I use www.sparkpeople.com, where you can also track your weight loss goals and fitness activities. I had reached a weight plateau and became rather frustrated a couple of months back but called my doctor's office and they recommended I cut down on carbs and that got me past my plateau, I was so glad I called them. So I have been trying to eat under 75 carbs per day, that is what they recommended for me but I am sure everyone is different. Personally, my advise overall would be to stay in contact with your doctor and keep up with your fills as you need them so you can get back on track. I also think it is a great help to seek out information and support on this website, it is very informative and helpful to me. I wish you the best of luck!

[knhtown 121]

Best thing is when we fall off we can dust ourselves off and start again! So glad you chose to start again with a great attitude. I absolutely love Myfitnesspal.com to log every single thing that goes in my mouth. I had no idea how things add up so quick! It is good to have friends their I get ideas from looking at what they eat (it displays the protein>carbs>calories>sodium etc in everything consumed) If you decide to log your foods to assist you can add me. my profile is knhtown STAY STRONG you can do this!

[line-dancer 810]

I are sure you will get a fill when u go in? I would think you doctor would want to chat with you and have you see the nurtisit, and get you on a pre work diet like a pre-op diet. Have you don't any prep work? clean out your house. really talk to the doctor maybe get cusloring I recommend all this first set yourself up for success none of the pit fall of the first time, make a list of things that didn't work that you can change now it might help. Good luck and congradulation on getting back on track you can do it.

[Portola Suzanne 3]

You can do this it took me almst 2 years to get all the weight off but I did. I'm maintaining now. Get yourself to a level that you are not hungry all the time. It is hard to not eat when you are hungry all the time. Best of luck on your journey!

[laurigee 545]

The band can't work if you don't see your surgeon for fills when it's needed. I was banded in 2006 and reached goal, then regained 40 pounds because I stopped maintaining my band. I had a hard time with fills so I just gave up! I, like you, am giving the band another chance! Staying in contact with your surgeon is so important, don't make the same mistake again! Good luck and keep us posted on how it's going!