food

koukla · September 1, 2004

Hi all, if you are banded and are able to eat reg fiood, what is your day like how much do you eat and how often. I have been filled one time and have lost 60lbs. I was banded in Mar 2004. I feel like I am stuck. I sometimes think I need a fill but the restriction is still there and its really weird because some day I can eat ok and then other days my food is getting stuck. I had some oj this moring and had a little heartburn its gone now. I am addicted to mexican food. Is this bad?

New Hope · September 1, 2004

Koukla, you must be doing something right! You've lost 60 lbs!! You probably need to be giving us pointers! You should be able to eat anything in moderation that you normally eat. The o.j. may be irritating to your stomach and it has a lot of sugar in it. When you say Mexican food, what do you mean? I love Mexican food! But since banding, I've tried to avoid the chips, rice, and tortillas. I love their grilled shrimp and fajita meat. Some days I seem to be able to eat anything and the next I have sudden restriction. That seems to be the "mystery of the band.":)

leatha_g · September 1, 2004

Koukla,

I love mexican food too! Welcome!

You''ve lost 60 lbs in 5 months! I'd say that's plenty awesome and well above the average for the band. I'm sure you're feeling wonderful!

I've lost 64 in over a year. lol.

The band is meant to be slower, so that your weight loss will be more healthy. You don't lose muscle, etc, etc. I'm sure you've heard all of that. I'd say give yourself a pat on the back.

I don't think it's bad that you love mexican food. The band is not meant to be a 'diet', it's meant to help us learn to eat in moderation. If you're losing and not packing your pouch (it will stretch) then it sounds like you're doing fine. Congrats!!

I've attached a link to a great quiz to check whether you REALLY need a fill or 'other' adjustments. Enjoy!

http://bigolalaskan.com/lapband/fills.htm

Leatha

koukla · September 1, 2004

I love chips and salsa. I can not eat tortillas but I will have a tostada with guacomole . mmm itys so good I know if I didn't eat the chps and tostada I would loose more but I love it and cant get away. I am so bad.:guess