Losing Slow In The Beginning

Chrissy "O" · November 5, 2006

Hi Friends,

I was banded on September 29 and lost 18 pounds from the post op diet until the week one visit.

Since than, I've only lost 5 pounds since October 6th (4 weeks) and I've already had my first fill on October 27th !

At times I don't know if what I'm feeling is FULL or food IS STUCK!

Can anyone offer some advice on a good eating plan. I cannot go back for another fill until November 17th and want to have a few more pounds off by than. Looking forward to hearing from you.

TamifromAL · November 5, 2006

Hi Chrissy,

I've been very fortunate with steady weight loss in the 8 weeks since my surgery. Here are some of the things that I think have helped:

No sugar.

Limited fats (the good ones, like olive oil and canola oil).

Bandster portions (a cup or so of food per meal).

3 meals per day, and up to two Snacks, each under 100 calories.

At least 8 glasses of Water per day.

A Multivitamin (children's chewable) each day.

Fibersure 3x/day.

Chew, chew, chew, & eat slowly (even before you have full restriction)

That's about it. Good luck with your weight loss journey!

Tami

Chrissy "O" · November 5, 2006

Hi Tami,

Thank you so very much for writing back. Your tips will be very helpful. Especially the Fibersure (I had not heard of that).

How much did you lose BEFORE the surgery? Did you do full liquids for one week prior to your surgery?

What is an example your daily meal plan?

Thanks so much.,

TamifromAL · November 5, 2006

My surgeon didn't require a pre-surgery diet (other than liquids the day before surgery).

For Breakfast, I usually have either:

**a poached egg with 1/2 sl. 2% American cheese and a sl. of Pepperidge Farm thin bread.< /p>

**oatmeal

**Kashi Cereal with 1% milk

lunch and dinner vary, depending on what's in the fridge, or what I'm fixing for my family. I try to cook a batch of something once a week that I can grab for a quick meal...like turkey chili, or veggie beef Soup (lots of beef & veggies, & little broth).

Edit: Oh, and for Snacks I usually have V-8, turkey Jerky, raw almonds, or sugar-free, fat-free yogurt or pudding. Sometimes I have those 100 cal. packs, but if I eat carbs then I'm hungry much quicker.

I'm trying to avoid pre-packaged foods and fast foods, so I'm actually doing more cooking since I got the band, even though I'm eating less food! But, I find I can have something a lot more healthy and tasty if I fix it myself.

Tami

Chrissy "O" · November 5, 2006

Thanks so much............I cannot tell you how much you have helped me. I wish you continued success. Hope to talk to you soon.

sweetsue · November 9, 2006

Hi Chrissy,

I was also banded on 9/29. You're ahead of me. I'm only down around 9 lbs. I just got my first fill on 11/6. Before my 1st fill I was able to eat anything. Now I am just trying to get used to the restriction. I've experienced that tight very painful feeling in the stoma after eating certain foods. I don't know what my procrastination is but I must start my exercise regime. Also, I must get serious about beginning a healthy diet. I do okay but I could do better. This band thing - it's so wierd. I read so much about it and then now having it, it isn't exactly what I expected. I don't understand why everyone loves it. I was just thinking, I am never going to eat in front of other people ever again. Because when food gets stuck, the discomfort isn't something you can easilly hide. I wish you continued success in your weight loss. You are doing good!

Sweet Sue